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Elle Family History

Elle 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: Ellen, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Melle, Ell, Eller, Selle, Elbe, Welle

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Where is the Elle family from?

You can see how Elle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 26 Elle families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Elle's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Elle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elle 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 Elle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elle. 40% of Elle men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Elle women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elle were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Elle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Elle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elle 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 953 immigration records available for the last name Elle. 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 Elle. For the veterans among your Elle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elle lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Elle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Elle in 1960 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elle 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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