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Elgord Family History

Elgord 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: Elford, Lord, Telford, Elwood, Welford, Elrod, Alford, Elgart, Alvord

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Where is the Elgord family from?

You can see how Elgord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgord family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elgord families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Elgord families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Elgord's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elgord families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Elgord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgord 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Elgord. 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 3 military records available for the last name Elgord. For the veterans among your Elgord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgord lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1994, in the United States, Elgord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Elgord in 1987 was 47, and 90 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elgord 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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