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Ellks Family History

Ellks 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: Ellis, Elles, Ells, Elks, Elias, Ellen, Allis, Ell, Eller, Mellis

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Where is the Ellks family from?

You can see how Ellks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ellks family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellks's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Ellks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ellks. 100% of Ellks men worked as a Coal Hewer Heavy Worker and 100% of Ellks 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Ellks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellks 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ellks. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ellks. For the veterans among your Ellks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellks lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Ellks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ellks in 1967 was 65, and 83 in 1996.

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