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Elles Family History

Elles Surname Meaning

English: variant either of Ellis or Ells. Dutch and German: variant of Ellens.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Elles family from?

You can see how Elles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 166 Elles families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Elles's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elles families in 1911.
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What did your Elles ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Elles. 46% of Elles men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Elles women worked as an Income. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elles were Engineer and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Engineer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Elles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Elles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elles 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Elles. 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 Elles. For the veterans among your Elles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elles lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Elles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elles in 1959 was 31, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elles 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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