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Elroy Family History

Elroy 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: Elrod, Melroy, Loy, Troy, Early, Elton, Elson, Leroy, Roy, Eldon

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Where is the Elroy family from?

You can see how Elroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elroy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Elroy families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Elroy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elroy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elroy 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 Elroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Designer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elroy. 55% of Elroy men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Elroy women worked as a Designer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    55%
  • Laborer
    46%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Designer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 44,000 census records available for the last name Elroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elroy 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Elroy. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Elroy. For the veterans among your Elroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elroy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Elroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Elroy in 1965 was 70, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elroy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elroy 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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