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Elgan Family History

Elgan Name 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: Elman, Egan, Elgin, Eagan, Elton, Organ, Elson, Elias, Gan, Fagan

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Where is the Elgan family from?

You can see how Elgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elgan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Elgan families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Elgan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Elgan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elgan 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 Elgan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elgan. 29% of Elgan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Elgan women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Sales Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgan 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Elgan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 234 military records available for the last name Elgan. For the veterans among your Elgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Elgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Elgan in 1966 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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