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Elis Family History

Elis Surname Meaning

see Ellis.

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


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Where is the Elis family from?

You can see how Elis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Elis families living in Yorkshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Elis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Elis families in 1891.
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What did your Elis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elis. 100% of Elis 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Elis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elis 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 961 immigration records available for the last name Elis. 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 559 military records available for the last name Elis. For the veterans among your Elis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Elis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Elis in 1962 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elis 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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