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Elgo Family History

Elgo 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: Elo, Elmo, Elg, Elko, Leo, Elton, Algeo, Elson, Eng, Luo

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Where is the Elgo family from?

You can see how Elgo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Elgo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Elgo families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Elgo's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Elgo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elgo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elgo ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Elgo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgo 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Elgo. 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 11 military records available for the last name Elgo. For the veterans among your Elgo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgo lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1979, in the United States, Elgo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Elgo in 1956 was 36, and 65 in 1979.

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