This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Elies family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Elies Family History

Elies Surname 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: Elias, Lies, Elles, Elie, Elmes, Lier, Fries, Melis, Lees, Lis

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Elies family from?

You can see how Elies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elies family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Elies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Elies family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Elies's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Elies families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Elies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elies. 40% of Elies men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Elies women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elies were Painter and Seamstress.

View Census Data for Elies | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Painter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Elies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elies census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Elies

Passenger Lists

There are 305 immigration records available for the last name Elies. 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.

View all Elies immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 88 military records available for the last name Elies. For the veterans among your Elies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Elies military records

You've only scratched the surface of Elies family history

Discover More

What is the average Elies lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Elies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Elies in 1976 was 89, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elies

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elies 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Elies family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial