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Elles Name Meaning

English: variant either of Ellis or Ells . Dutch and German: variant of Ellens .

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


Similar surnames: Elley, Ells, Alles, Illes, Eyles, Eales, Elmes, Ellis, Ellen, Welles

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Where is the Elles family from?

You can see how Elles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 330 Elles families living in Yorkshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Elles's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Elles families in 1891.
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What did your Elles 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 Elles. 24% of Elles men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Elles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elles were Kitchen Porter Hotel and Housewife. .

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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
    24%
  • Railway Clerk
    16%
  • Dyers Labourer
    16%
  • Kitchen Porter Hotel
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Elles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elles 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Elles. 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 Elles. For the veterans among your Elles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elles lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Elles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elles in 1959 was 31, and 80 in 2004.

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