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Elligan Family History

Elligan 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: Nelligan, Halligan, Milligan, Elleman, Galligan, Illian, Ellin

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Where is the Elligan family from?

You can see how Elligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elligan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elligan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Elligan families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Elligan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elligan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elligan 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 Elligan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elligan. 42% of Elligan men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Elligan women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Elligan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Elligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elligan 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 Elligan. 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 54 military records available for the last name Elligan. For the veterans among your Elligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elligan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Elligan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Elligan in 1963 was 82, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elligan 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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