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Ellaway Family History

Ellaway Surname Meaning

see Allaway.

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


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Where is the Ellaway family from?

You can see how Ellaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellaway family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Ellaway families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Ellaway's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Ellaway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellaway 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 Ellaway 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 Ellaway. 42% of Ellaway men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Ellaway women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellaway were Incapacitated and Tailoress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    42%
  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    12%
  • Police Constable
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
  • Tailoress
    2%

What Ellaway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ellaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellaway 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Ellaway. 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 271 military records available for the last name Ellaway. For the veterans among your Ellaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellaway lifespan?

Average Ellaway life expectancy in 2003 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellaway 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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