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Elstone Family History

Elstone Surname Meaning

see Elston.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Elstone family from?

You can see how Elstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Elstone families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Elstone's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elstone families in 1891.
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What did your Elstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elstone. 22% of Elstone men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Elstone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elstone were Omnibus Driver and Home 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • Chauffeur Gardener
    11%
  • Omnibus Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Home Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Elstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elstone 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 533 immigration records available for the last name Elstone. 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 468 military records available for the last name Elstone. For the veterans among your Elstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elstone lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Elstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Elstone in 1963 was 66, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elstone 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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