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Elgner Family History

Elgner 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: Eigner, Elsner, Ellner, Egner, Alger, Elmer, Egger, Feldner, Eller

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Where is the Elgner family from?

You can see how Elgner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elgner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Elgner families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Elgner's in USA. California had the highest population of Elgner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elgner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elgner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Elgner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgner 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Elgner. 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 53 military records available for the last name Elgner. For the veterans among your Elgner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Elgner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Elgner in 1973 was 76, and 88 in 2002.

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