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Eliston Family History

Eliston Surname Meaning

see Elliston.

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


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Where is the Eliston family from?

You can see how Eliston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eliston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eliston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Eliston families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eliston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eliston families in 1891.
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What did your Eliston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eliston. 100% of Eliston 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Eliston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eliston 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Eliston. 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 81 military records available for the last name Eliston. For the veterans among your Eliston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eliston lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Eliston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Eliston in 1976 was 57, and 75 in 2002.

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