This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Elliget family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Elliget Family History

Elliget 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: Elliott, Ellinger, Elliot, Ellig, Ellen, Light, Ellick, Eller, Exline

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Elliget family from?

You can see how Elliget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elliget family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elliget families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Elliget family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elliget's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Elliget families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elliget surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Elliget ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elliget. 100% of Elliget men worked as a Machinist.

View Census Data for Elliget | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

What Elliget family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Elliget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elliget census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Elliget

Passenger Lists

There are 49 immigration records available for the last name Elliget. 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.

View all Elliget immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 93 military records available for the last name Elliget. For the veterans among your Elliget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Elliget military records

You've only scratched the surface of Elliget family history

Discover More

What is the average Elliget lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Elliget life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Elliget in 1966 was 76, and 66 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elliget

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elliget 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Elliget family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial