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Elgas Family History

Elgas 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: Elias, Ergas, Elam, Melgar, Elman, Bellas, Plas, Laas, Glas, Almas

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Where is the Elgas family from?

You can see how Elgas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elgas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Elgas family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Elgas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elgas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elgas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elgas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elgas. 34% of Elgas men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%

What Elgas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 907 census records available for the last name Elgas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgas 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Elgas. 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 180 military records available for the last name Elgas. For the veterans among your Elgas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgas lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Elgas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Elgas in 1954 was 57, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elgas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elgas 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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