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Ellegton Family History

Ellegton 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: Allerton, Ellington, Ellegood, Ellenson, Elliston, Elletson

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Where is the Ellegton family from?

You can see how Ellegton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellegton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ellegton family living in Pembrokeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellegton's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Ellegton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellegton 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 7 census records available for the last name Ellegton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellegton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ellegton. 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 Ellegton. For the veterans among your Ellegton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellegton lifespan?

Average Ellegton life expectancy in 1987 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellegton 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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