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Ellyas Family History

Ellyas 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: Elias, Bellas, Ellis, Mellas, Ellers, Kellas, Gulyas, Ellman, Ellens

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Where is the Ellyas family from?

You can see how Ellyas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellyas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ellyas family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellyas's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Ellyas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Ellyas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellyas 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ellyas. 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 30 military records available for the last name Ellyas. For the veterans among your Ellyas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellyas lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Ellyas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ellyas in 1973 was 53, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellyas 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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