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Elott Family History

Elott 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: Lott, Slott, Plott, Flott, Melott, Ott, Cott, Elliott, Pott, Bott

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Where is the Elott family from?

You can see how Elott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Elott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Elott families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elott's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Elott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Elott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elott 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Elott. 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 60 military records available for the last name Elott. For the veterans among your Elott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elott lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Elott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Elott in 1975 was 80, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elott 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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