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Ellis Jr Family History

Ellis Jr Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ellisor, Ellis, Elliston, Ellinger, Ellison, Elliott, Lister

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Where is the Ellis Jr family from?

You can see how Ellis Jr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellis Jr family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ellis Jr families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Ellis Jr families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellis Jr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ellis Jr families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Ellis Jr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellis Jr 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ellis Jr. 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 276 military records available for the last name Ellis Jr. For the veterans among your Ellis Jr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellis Jr lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ellis Jr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ellis Jr in 1944 was 23, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellis Jr 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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