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Elliger Family History

Elliger 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: Ellinger, Eller, Oliger, Heiliger, Ellner, Seeliger, Bellinger

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Where is the Elliger family from?

You can see how Elliger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elliger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elliger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Elliger family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elliger's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Elliger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elliger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Elliger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elliger 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Elliger. 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 21 military records available for the last name Elliger. For the veterans among your Elliger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elliger lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Elliger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Elliger in 1977 was 74, and 88 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elliger 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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