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Elidge Family History

Elidge 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: Elvidge, Eledge, Klinge, Bridge, Linge, Lodge, Ridge, Eide, Fridge

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Where is the Elidge family from?

You can see how Elidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elidge family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elidge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Elidge families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Elidge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elidge families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Elidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elidge 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Elidge. 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 18 military records available for the last name Elidge. For the veterans among your Elidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elidge lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1979, in the United States, Elidge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Elidge in 1974 was 64, and 58 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elidge 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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