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Eligh Family History

Eligh 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: Bligh, Elich, Sligh, Emigh, Elias, Light, Elijah, High, Eich, Belich

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Where is the Eligh family from?

You can see how Eligh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eligh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eligh families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 54 Eligh families living in Ontario. This was about 87% of all the recorded Eligh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eligh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eligh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eligh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Eligh. 100% of Eligh men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Eligh women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Income
    40%
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Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Eligh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eligh 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Eligh. 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 93 military records available for the last name Eligh. For the veterans among your Eligh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eligh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Eligh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eligh in 1963 was 59, and 93 in 1999.

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