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Elegood Family History

Elegood Surname 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: Ellegood, Elwood, Allgood, Algood, Ellwood, Legard, Good, Osgood

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Where is the Elegood family from?

You can see how Elegood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elegood family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Elegood families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Elegood families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Elegood's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Elegood families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Elegood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elegood 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Elegood. 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 2 military records available for the last name Elegood. For the veterans among your Elegood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elegood lifespan?

Average Elegood life expectancy in 1974 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elegood ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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