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Elingo Family History

Elingo Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lingo, Klinge, Ling, Linge, Etling, Emling, Lino, Lango, Longo, Ewing

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Where is the Elingo family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elingo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Elingo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elingo 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Elingo. 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 3 military records available for the last name Elingo. For the veterans among your Elingo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elingo lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Elingo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Elingo in 1981 was 91, and 90 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elingo 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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