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Eelis Family History

Eelis 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: Melis, Ellis, Velis, Nelis, Celis, Delis, Eells, Reis, Lewis, Melin

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Where is the Eelis family from?

You can see how Eelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eelis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Eelis families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Eelis families living in Norfolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Eelis's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Eelis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eelis 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 Eelis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eelis. 100% of Eelis 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%

What Eelis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Eelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eelis 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Eelis. 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 28 military records available for the last name Eelis. For the veterans among your Eelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eelis lifespan?

Average Eelis life expectancy in 1999 was 54 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 Eelis 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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