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Ellicott Family History

Ellicott Surname Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from Ellacott in Bratton Clovelly (Devon) from an Old English personal name Ægela + cot ‘cottage hut’.

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


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Where is the Ellicott family from?

You can see how Ellicott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellicott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellicott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 163 Ellicott families living in Devon. This was about 31% of all the recorded Ellicott's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Ellicott families in 1891.
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What did your Ellicott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ellicott. 23% of Ellicott men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Ellicott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellicott were Postman and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Police Constable
    7%
  • Postman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Ellicott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellicott 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 Ellicott. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ellicott. For the veterans among your Ellicott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellicott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ellicott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ellicott in 1963 was 80, and 69 in 2003.

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