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Elliots Family History

Elliots 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: Elliott, Elliot, Ellis, Ellicott, Eliot, Elias, Ellick, Allis

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Where is the Elliots family from?

You can see how Elliots families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elliots family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elliots families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Elliots families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elliots's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Elliots families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elliots surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Elliots. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elliots 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Elliots. 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 20 military records available for the last name Elliots. For the veterans among your Elliots ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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