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Ellgood Family History

Ellgood 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: Ellegood, Allgood, Ellwood, Elwood, Algood, Alligood, Allwood

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Where is the Ellgood family from?

You can see how Ellgood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellgood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Ellgood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Ellgood families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ellgood's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Ellgood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellgood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ellgood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ellgood. 100% of Ellgood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Ellgood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellgood 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ellgood. 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 41 military records available for the last name Ellgood. For the veterans among your Ellgood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellgood lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Ellgood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ellgood in 1986 was 80, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellgood

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellgood 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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