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Elstone Family History

Elstone Name Meaning

see Elston .

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


Similar surnames: Elston, Easton, Stone, Alston, Elton, Elson, Pistone, Gelston

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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 1911 there were 26 Elstone families living in Ontario. This was about 96% of all the recorded Elstone's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elstone families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elstone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Elstone. 63% of Elstone 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Labourer
    38%
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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 Canada, 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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