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Eligia Family History

Eligia 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: Elia, Elgin, Seliga, Oliva, Gioia, Elias, Lipka, Light, Melia, Elijah

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Where is the Eligia family from?

You can see how Eligia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eligia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eligia family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Eligia's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Eligia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eligia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Eligia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eligia 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Eligia. 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 3 military records available for the last name Eligia. For the veterans among your Eligia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eligia lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1984, in the United States, Eligia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Eligia in 1960 was 45, and 75 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eligia 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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