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Ellenthorpe Family History

Ellenthorpe Surname Meaning

from Ellenthorpe (NR Yorks).

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


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You can see how Ellenthorpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellenthorpe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Ellenthorpe families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ellenthorpe's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Ellenthorpe families in 1891.
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What did your Ellenthorpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ellenthorpe. 100% of Ellenthorpe 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 161 census records available for the last name Ellenthorpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellenthorpe 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ellenthorpe. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ellenthorpe. For the veterans among your Ellenthorpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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