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Eligio Family History

Eligio Surname Meaning

Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese: from the personal name Eligio from Latin Eligius (from eligere ‘to choose, elect’).

The name was borne by a 6th-century Christian saint who came to be venerated as the patron of smiths and horses.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eligio family from?

You can see how Eligio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eligio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Eligio families living in Louisiana. This was about 22% of all the recorded Eligio's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Eligio families in 1920.
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What did your Eligio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eligio. 100% of Eligio men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Eligio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eligio census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 228 immigration records available for the last name Eligio. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 69 military records available for the last name Eligio. For the veterans among your Eligio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eligio lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Eligio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Eligio in 1972 was 40, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eligio ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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