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Elzig Family History

Elzig 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: Elzie, Ellig, Elkin, Herzig, Selig, Ellis, Selvig, Flaig, Elia

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Where is the Elzig family from?

You can see how Elzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elzig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elzig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Elzig families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Elzig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elzig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elzig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elzig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elzig. 100% of Elzig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Elzig women worked as a Housewife. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Elzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elzig 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Elzig. 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 121 military records available for the last name Elzig. For the veterans among your Elzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elzig lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Elzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Elzig in 1940 was 45, and 87 in 2003.

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