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Ellett Family History

Ellett Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English female personal name Elot a pet form of Ellen using the diminutive suffix -ot.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ellett family from?

You can see how Ellett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 170 Ellett families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Ellett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ellett families in 1891.
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What did your Ellett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ellett. 20% of Ellett men worked as a Farmer and 83% of Ellett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellett were Market Gardening Own Ac Heavy Worker and House 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    20%
  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Railway Shunter
    8%
  • Market Gardening Own Ac Heavy Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Tailoress
    3%
  • House Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Ellett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ellett. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Ellett. For the veterans among your Ellett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellett lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ellett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ellett in 1954 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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