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Elyot Family History

Elyot 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: Eliot, Lyon, Elton, Elson, Eldon, Elo, Elrod, Ely, Pelot, Elmo

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Where is the Elyot family from?

You can see how Elyot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elyot family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Elyot families living in Kentucky. This was about 60% of all the recorded Elyot's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Elyot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elyot 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 34 census records available for the last name Elyot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elyot 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Elyot. 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 military records available for the last name Elyot. For the veterans among your Elyot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elyot lifespan?

Average Elyot life expectancy in 1999 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elyot 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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