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Ellgass Family History

Ellgass 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: Elsass, Glass, Elias, Malpass, Gass, Bellas, Blass, Ellis, Plass

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Where is the Ellgass family from?

You can see how Ellgass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellgass family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellgass families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Ellgass families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellgass's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ellgass families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Ellgass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellgass 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Ellgass. 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 174 military records available for the last name Ellgass. For the veterans among your Ellgass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellgass lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ellgass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ellgass in 1967 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellgass 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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