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Ellist Family History

Ellist 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: Ellis, Elliot, Elliott, Ellick, Allis, List, Mellis, Elliff, Dellis

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Where is the Ellist family from?

You can see how Ellist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellist family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ellist families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Ellist families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ellist's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ellist families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellist 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 Ellist ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ellist. 67% of Ellist 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
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ellist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellist 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Ellist. 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 72 military records available for the last name Ellist. For the veterans among your Ellist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellist lifespan?

Average Ellist life expectancy in 1994 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellist 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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