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Elstob Family History

Elstob Surname Meaning

from Elstob (Durham).

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


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Where is the Elstob family from?

You can see how Elstob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elstob family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Elstob families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 102 Elstob families living in Durham. This was about 65% of all the recorded Elstob's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Elstob families in 1891.
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What did your Elstob 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 Elstob. 40% of Elstob men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Elstob women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elstob were Motor Driver and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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
    40%
  • Horseman On Farm Heavy Worker
    20%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • Motor Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

What Elstob family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Elstob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elstob 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Elstob. 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 370 military records available for the last name Elstob. For the veterans among your Elstob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elstob lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Elstob life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Elstob in 1966 was 76, and 86 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elstob 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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