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Ellenor Family History

Ellenor Surname Meaning

From the Middle English (Old French) female personal name Alienor Elianor (Eleanor) popularized by Edward III's queen Eleanor of Castile.

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


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Where is the Ellenor family from?

You can see how Ellenor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellenor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellenor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Ellenor families living in Kent. This was about 26% of all the recorded Ellenor's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ellenor families in 1891.
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What did your Ellenor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ellenor. 100% of Ellenor 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 Ellenor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellenor 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Ellenor. 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 75 military records available for the last name Ellenor. For the veterans among your Ellenor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellenor lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ellenor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ellenor in 1967 was 71, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellenor 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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