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Eellis Family History

Eellis 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: Mellis, Dellis, Ellis, Bellis, Kellis, Nellis, Gellis, Tellis, Eells

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Where is the Eellis family from?

You can see how Eellis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eellis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eellis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Eellis families living in Iowa. This was about 35% of all the recorded Eellis's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Eellis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Eellis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eellis 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Eellis. 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 16 military records available for the last name Eellis. For the veterans among your Eellis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eellis

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