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Ellgy Family History

Ellgy 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: Elley, Ellen, Ell, Eller, Kelly, Exley, Alley, Emley, Ellis, Ely

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Where is the Ellgy family from?

You can see how Ellgy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellgy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ellgy families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellgy's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Ellgy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellgy 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 16 census records available for the last name Ellgy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellgy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ellgy. 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 military records available for the last name Ellgy. For the veterans among your Ellgy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellgy 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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