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Elleby Family History

Elleby Name 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: Ellerby, Eleby, Elley, Ellery, Ellen, Eller, Exley, Ellena, Alley

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Where is the Elleby family from?

You can see how Elleby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elleby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elleby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Elleby families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Elleby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Elleby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elleby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elleby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elleby. 67% of Elleby 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
    67%
  • Pensioner U P D Duties
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elleby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elleby 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Elleby. 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 161 military records available for the last name Elleby. For the veterans among your Elleby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elleby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Elleby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Elleby in 1962 was 47, and 81 in 2003.

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