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Elgort Family History

Elgort 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: Elgart, Egert, Gort, Elford, Elmore, Elbert, Ellert, Engert, Eliot

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Where is the Elgort family from?

You can see how Elgort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgort family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Elgort families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Elgort's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elgort families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elgort surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elgort ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elgort. 100% of Elgort men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Elgort women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Elgort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgort 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Elgort. 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 45 military records available for the last name Elgort. For the veterans among your Elgort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgort lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Elgort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Elgort in 1960 was 53, and 7 in 2003.

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