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Elington Family History

Elington Surname Meaning

see Ellington.

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


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Where is the Elington family from?

You can see how Elington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Elington families living in Essex. This was about 78% of all the recorded Elington's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Elington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elington 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 Elington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elington. 34% of Elington men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Elington women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elington were Manager and Beauty Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Beauty Operator
    34%

What Elington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elington 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Elington. 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 197 military records available for the last name Elington. For the veterans among your Elington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elington lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Elington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Elington in 1962 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elington

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elington 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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