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Eledge Family History

Eledge Surname Meaning

English: variant of Elledge.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eledge family from?

You can see how Eledge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eledge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eledge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Eledge families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eledge's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eledge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eledge 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 Eledge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eledge. 36% of Eledge men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Eledge women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eledge were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eledge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eledge 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Eledge. 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 348 military records available for the last name Eledge. For the veterans among your Eledge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eledge lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Eledge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Eledge in 1949 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eledge 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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