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Eliott Family History

Eliott Surname Meaning

see Elliott.

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


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Where is the Eliott family from?

You can see how Eliott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eliott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eliott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 60 Eliott families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eliott's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eliott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eliott 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 Eliott ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Eliott. 84% of Eliott men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Eliott women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eliott were Labourer and Teacher.

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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
    84%
  • Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Eliott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Eliott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eliott 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Eliott. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eliott. For the veterans among your Eliott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eliott lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Eliott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Eliott in 1964 was 85, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eliott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eliott 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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