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Elzinga Family History

Elzinga Name Meaning

West Frisian:: habitational name from an estate or farm so named once owned by a certain Elze and his kin. Elze is a personal name derived from an ancient Germanic name with the element adel ‘noble’. The surname is formed with the patronymic suffix -ing and genitive plural ending -a. occupational name for a shoemaker from (actually by association with) Dutch els ‘pricker’ (a tool used by shoemakers) + the suffix -inga (see 1 above).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Hellings, Helling, Linge, Elia, Ennenga, Benzing, Mozingo, Minga

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Where is the Elzinga family from?

You can see how Elzinga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elzinga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 27 Elzinga families living in Michigan. This was about 68% of all the recorded Elzinga's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Elzinga families in 1920.

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What did your Elzinga ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Farmer
44%
Laborer
22%
Clerk
9%
Chauffeur
6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Teacher
100%

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Census Records
There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elzinga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elzinga 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Elzinga. 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 232 military records available for the last name Elzinga. For the veterans among your Elzinga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elzinga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elzinga 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Elzinga. 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 232 military records available for the last name Elzinga. For the veterans among your Elzinga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elzinga lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Elzinga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Elzinga in 1966 was 82, and 67 in 2004.

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