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Ellatt Family History

Ellatt 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: Ellett, Elliott, Blatt, Platt, Pellett, Flatt, Klatt, Kellett, Latt

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Where is the Ellatt family from?

You can see how Ellatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellatt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ellatt families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ellatt's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Ellatt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Ellatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellatt 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ellatt. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ellatt. For the veterans among your Ellatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellatt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellatt 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellatt

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