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Elgison Family History

Elgison 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: Elison, Ellison, Elson, Allison, Emison, Lison, Jellison, Elliston

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elgison ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Elgison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgison 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Elgison. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Elgison. For the veterans among your Elgison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgison lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Elgison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elgison in 1962 was 50, and 91 in 2000.

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