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Eloy Family History

Eloy 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: Loy, Meloy, Elo, Ely, Deloy, Eley, Cloy, Elzy, Evoy, Low

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Where is the Eloy family from?

You can see how Eloy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eloy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eloy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Eloy families living in London. This was about 76% of all the recorded Eloy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eloy families in 1891.
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What did your Eloy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Eloy. 100% of Eloy men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 920 census records available for the last name Eloy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eloy 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Eloy. 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 170 military records available for the last name Eloy. For the veterans among your Eloy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eloy lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Eloy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Eloy in 1978 was 72, and 1 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eloy 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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