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Eele Family History

Eele Surname Meaning

Probably usually a variant of Ell. Perhaps occasionally from Middle English ele, Old English ǣl ‘eel’, possibly for someone of slippery character.

Perhaps a modern variant of Eales with loss of final -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eele family from?

You can see how Eele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eele family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Eele families living in Berkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Eele's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Eele families in 1891.
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What did your Eele ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eele 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Eele. 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 42 military records available for the last name Eele. For the veterans among your Eele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eele lifespan?

Average Eele life expectancy in 1983 was 101 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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