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Elery Family History

Elery Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Emery, Eley, Eleby, Ulery, Every, Ellery, Elert, Fleury, Elmer, Dery

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Where is the Elery family from?

You can see how Elery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Elery families living in Manitoba. This was about 55% of all the recorded Elery's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Elery families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elery 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 Elery ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Elery. 60% of Elery men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Elery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elery 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Elery. 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 266 military records available for the last name Elery. For the veterans among your Elery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elery lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Elery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Elery in 1965 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elery 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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