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Elligott Family History

Elligott 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: Elliott, Ellicott, Mcelligott, Elliot, Callicott, Endicott, Ellegood

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Where is the Elligott family from?

You can see how Elligott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elligott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elligott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Elligott families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Elligott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elligott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elligott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elligott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Schoolmaster and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elligott. 100% of Elligott men worked as a Schoolmaster and 100% of Elligott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Schoolmaster
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elligott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elligott 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Elligott. 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 359 military records available for the last name Elligott. For the veterans among your Elligott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elligott lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Elligott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Elligott in 1968 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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