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Elliston Family History

Elliston Surname Meaning

English: variant of Elston.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Elliston family from?

You can see how Elliston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elliston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elliston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Elliston families living in Manitoba. This was about 36% of all the recorded Elliston's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Elliston families in 1911.
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What did your Elliston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elliston. 25% of Elliston men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Elliston women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elliston were Operator 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    11%

What Elliston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Elliston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elliston 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 Elliston. 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 Elliston. For the veterans among your Elliston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elliston lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Elliston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Elliston in 1962 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elliston 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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