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Ellinor Family History

Ellinor Surname Meaning

see Ellenor.

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


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Where is the Ellinor family from?

You can see how Ellinor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellinor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellinor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Ellinor families living in Suffolk. This was about 31% of all the recorded Ellinor's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Ellinor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellinor 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 Ellinor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ellinor. 25% of Ellinor men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Ellinor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellinor were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    25%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Farm Labourer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    5%

What Ellinor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ellinor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellinor 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Ellinor. 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 186 military records available for the last name Ellinor. For the veterans among your Ellinor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellinor lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Ellinor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ellinor in 1961 was 49, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellinor 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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