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Elgen Family History

Elgen 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: Ellen, Elsen, Eggen, Engen, Elden, Eigen, Ilgen, Elgin, Eagen, Allen

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Where is the Elgen family from?

You can see how Elgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Elgen family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elgen's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Elgen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elgen. 36% of Elgen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Elgen women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Elgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgen 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Elgen. 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 114 military records available for the last name Elgen. For the veterans among your Elgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Elgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Elgen in 1960 was 34, and 89 in 2004.

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