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Elingh Family History

Elingh 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: Klinge, Ling, Linge, Clinch, Elijah, Etling, Singh, Bligh, Emling

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Where is the Elingh family from?

You can see how Elingh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elingh family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Elingh families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elingh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Elingh families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Elingh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elingh 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Elingh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elingh. For the veterans among your Elingh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elingh lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elingh

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