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Elgie Family History

Elgie Name Meaning

English: from the Anglo-Norman French and early Middle English personal name Elgy derived from Old Norse Helgi or Hælghi (from helgi ‘security sanctity’).

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


Similar surnames: Elzie, Elgin, Elie, Eagle, Erie, Ege, Elkin, Bogie, Lie, Elbe

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Where is the Elgie family from?

You can see how Elgie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Elgie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 164 Elgie families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Elgie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elgie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elgie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elgie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Elgie. 70% of Elgie men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Elgie women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elgie were Salesman and Servant. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Farmers Son
    8%
  • Laborer
    4%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Income
    15%
  • Servant
    15%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Elgie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgie 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 752 immigration records available for the last name Elgie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 536 military records available for the last name Elgie. For the veterans among your Elgie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgie lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Elgie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Elgie in 1956 was 33, and 72 in 2004.

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