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Ellegor Family History

Ellegor 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: Eller, Ellegood, Ellisor, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller, Weller

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Where is the Ellegor family from?

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

What did your Ellegor ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ellegor 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 Ellegor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellegor 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Ellegor. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ellegor. For the veterans among your Ellegor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellegor lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Ellegor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ellegor in 1970 was 48, and 73 in 1990.

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