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Ellige Family History

Ellige 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: Ellig, Ellick, Exline, Elliff, Elvidge, Ellis, Elzie, Elledge, Elling

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Where is the Ellige family from?

You can see how Ellige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellige family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellige families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ellige families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ellige's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Ellige families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellige 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 208 census records available for the last name Ellige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellige 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ellige. 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 30 military records available for the last name Ellige. For the veterans among your Ellige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellige lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1978, in the United States, Ellige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ellige in 1970 was 73, and 62 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellige 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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