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Eligah Family History

Eligah 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: Elijah, Elias, Bligh, Elia, Ligas, Elich, Sligh, Sligar, Emigh

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Where is the Eligah family from?

You can see how Eligah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eligah family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eligah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Eligah families living in Louisiana. This was about 39% of all the recorded Eligah's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Eligah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eligah 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 Eligah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eligah. 100% of Eligah 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
    100%

What Eligah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Eligah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eligah 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Eligah. 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 24 military records available for the last name Eligah. For the veterans among your Eligah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eligah lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Eligah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Eligah in 1966 was 65, and 61 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eligah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eligah 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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