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Elcie Family History

Elcie 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: Elzie, Elie, Erie, Elkin, Lie, Elbe, Ellis, Helie, Empie, Elia

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Where is the Elcie family from?

You can see how Elcie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elcie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Elcie families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Elcie family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Elcie's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Elcie families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Elcie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elcie 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Elcie. 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 6 military records available for the last name Elcie. For the veterans among your Elcie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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