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Ellzey Family History

Ellzey Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Elsey. Possibly an altered form of Alzey a habitational name from a town so named in Hesse.

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


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Where is the Ellzey family from?

You can see how Ellzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellzey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellzey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ellzey family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellzey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Ellzey families in 1891.
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What did your Ellzey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellzey. 37% of Ellzey men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Ellzey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellzey were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 205 immigration records available for the last name Ellzey. 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 Ellzey. For the veterans among your Ellzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellzey lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Ellzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ellzey in 1946 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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