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Elliotts Family History

Elliotts 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, Ellicott, Elliot, Ellis, Sellitto, Elliston, Lotts, Aliotta

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Where is the Elliotts family from?

You can see how Elliotts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elliotts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elliotts families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Elliotts families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Elliotts's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Elliotts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elliotts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elliotts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elliotts. 100% of Elliotts 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 564 census records available for the last name Elliotts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elliotts 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Elliotts. 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 60 military records available for the last name Elliotts. For the veterans among your Elliotts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elliotts lifespan?

Average Elliotts life expectancy in 2001 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elliotts 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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