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Ellacott Family History

Ellacott Surname Meaning

from Ellacott in Bratton Clovelly (Devon) recorded as Allecote in 128

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


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Where is the Ellacott family from?

You can see how Ellacott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellacott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellacott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 154 Ellacott families living in Devon. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ellacott's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Ellacott families in 1891.
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What did your Ellacott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ellacott. 30% of Ellacott men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Ellacott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellacott were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Horseman On Farm
    13%
  • Radio Mechanic
    9%
  • General Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Passenger Lists

There are 428 immigration records available for the last name Ellacott. 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 254 military records available for the last name Ellacott. For the veterans among your Ellacott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellacott lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Ellacott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ellacott in 1960 was 57, and 78 in 2003.

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