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Elorga Family History

Elorga 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: Morga, Flora, Gloria, Deloria, Lorge, Gorga, Loga, Lora, Loria

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Where is the Elorga family from?

You can see how Elorga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elorga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Elorga families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Elorga's in USA. California had the highest population of Elorga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elorga 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 Elorga ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Elorga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Elorga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elorga 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Elorga. 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 21 military records available for the last name Elorga. For the veterans among your Elorga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elorga lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Elorga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Elorga in 1978 was 85, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elorga 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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