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Elce Family History

Elce Surname Meaning

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


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Where is the Elce family from?

You can see how Elce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elce family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elce families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Elce families living in Lancashire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Elce's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Elce families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elce 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 Elce ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Research Chemist (industrial) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elce. 100% of Elce men worked as a Research Chemist (industrial) and 100% of Elce women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Research Chemist (industrial)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Elce family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Elce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elce 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Elce. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Elce. For the veterans among your Elce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elce lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Elce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Elce in 1959 was 52, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elce ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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