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Elliot Family History

Elliot Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Elliott.

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


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Where is the Elliot family from?

You can see how Elliot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elliot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elliot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 604 Elliot families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Elliot's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elliot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elliot 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 Elliot 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 Elliot. 11% of Elliot men worked as a General Labourer and 63% of Elliot women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elliot were Farmer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    11%
  • Retired
    5%
  • Dairy Farmer
    4%
  • Farmer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Elliot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213,000 census records available for the last name Elliot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elliot 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 25,000 immigration records available for the last name Elliot. 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 19,000 military records available for the last name Elliot. For the veterans among your Elliot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elliot lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Elliot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Elliot in 1948 was 31, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elliot 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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