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Elgart Family History

Elgart Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Ölgarten ‘olive garden’. German: habitational name from Elgert in the Rhineland.

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


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Where is the Elgart family from?

You can see how Elgart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Elgart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Elgart families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Elgart's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Elgart families in 1911.
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What did your Elgart ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Elgart. 100% of Elgart men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elgart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgart 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Elgart. 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 297 military records available for the last name Elgart. For the veterans among your Elgart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgart lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Elgart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elgart in 1957 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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