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Elfgin Family History

Elfgin Name 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: Elgin, Elkin, Elfman, Ellin, Elfrink, Olgin, Elamin, Delfin, Elin

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Where is the Elfgin family from?

You can see how Elfgin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfgin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Elfgin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Elfgin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elfgin families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elfgin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Elfgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfgin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Elfgin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Elfgin. For the veterans among your Elfgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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