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Ellet Family History

Ellet Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): variant of Ellett.

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


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Where is the Ellet family from?

You can see how Ellet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Ellet families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Ellet's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ellet families in 1911.
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What did your Ellet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ellet. 100% of Ellet 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ellet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellet 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Ellet. 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 991 military records available for the last name Ellet. For the veterans among your Ellet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ellet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ellet in 1965 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellet 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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