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Ellyston Family History

Ellyston 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: Elliston, Ellyson, Elston, Alliston, Belliston, Ellson, Egleston

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Where is the Ellyston family from?

You can see how Ellyston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellyston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Ellyston families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellyston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ellyston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Ellyston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellyston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ellyston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ellyston. For the veterans among your Ellyston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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