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Elligson Family History

Elligson 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: Ellingson, Ellison, Ellington, Allison, Ellenson, Ellingsen, Jellison

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Where is the Elligson family from?

You can see how Elligson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elligson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elligson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 24 Elligson families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Elligson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elligson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elligson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elligson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Elligson. 67% of Elligson men worked as a Contractor. .

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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 1921

  • Contractor
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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What Elligson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Elligson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elligson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Elligson. 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 28 military records available for the last name Elligson. For the veterans among your Elligson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elligson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Elligson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Elligson in 1967 was 67, and 65 in 2002.

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