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Elerig Family History

Elerig 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: Lorig, Hoerig, Fleig, Lenig, Elberg, Elfering, Roerig, Bierig, Gerig

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Where is the Elerig family from?

You can see how Elerig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elerig family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Elerig families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Elerig family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Elerig's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Elerig families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Elerig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elerig 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Elerig. 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 Elerig. For the veterans among your Elerig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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