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Elgstrand Family History

Elgstrand 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: Engstrand, Bergstrand, Ekstrand, Strand, Elstad, Ostrand, Eastland

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Where is the Elgstrand family from?

You can see how Elgstrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgstrand family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elgstrand families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Elgstrand family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Elgstrand's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elgstrand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elgstrand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elgstrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elgstrand. 100% of Elgstrand 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%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Elgstrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgstrand 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Elgstrand. 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 5 military records available for the last name Elgstrand. For the veterans among your Elgstrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgstrand lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Elgstrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Elgstrand in 1971 was 80, and 86 in 1989.

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