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Elligsen Family History

Elligsen 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: Ellingsen, Ellefsen, Eliasen, Ellingson, Ellison, Ellen, Eisen, Elsen

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Where is the Elligsen family from?

You can see how Elligsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elligsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elligsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Elligsen families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Elligsen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Elligsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Elligsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elligsen 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Elligsen. 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 43 military records available for the last name Elligsen. For the veterans among your Elligsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elligsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Elligsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Elligsen in 1963 was 78, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elligsen 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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