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Ellithorn Family History

Ellithorn Surname Meaning

Apparently from a lost or unidentified place named with Old English or Old Scandinavian þorn ‘thorn tree’ as the final element. It may have been situated in or near the parishes of Ulverston or Urswick both in the Furness district of Lancs.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Ellithorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellithorn family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Ellithorn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Ellithorn families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellithorn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ellithorn families in 1891.
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What did your Ellithorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ellithorn. 100% of Ellithorn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Ellithorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellithorn 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Ellithorn. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ellithorn. For the veterans among your Ellithorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellithorn lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2000, in the United States, Ellithorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ellithorn in 1996 was 85, and 88 in 2000.

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