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Elgee Name Meaning

a spelling variant of Elgie .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Algee, Lee, Alger, Engel, Algeo, Eagle, Elmer, Gee, Ellen, Egger

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Where is the Elgee family from?

You can see how Elgee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Elgee families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Elgee family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Elgee's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Elgee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elgee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elgee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elgee. 100% of Elgee women worked as a Waitress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elgee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgee 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Elgee. 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 211 military records available for the last name Elgee. For the veterans among your Elgee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgee lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Elgee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elgee in 1964 was 72, and 87 in 2003.

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