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Elliat Family History

Elliat 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: Elliot, Elliott, Elias, Ellick, Elliff, Ellis, Elia, Illian, Elling

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Where is the Elliat family from?

You can see how Elliat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elliat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Elliat families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Elliat families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Elliat's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Elliat families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elliat 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 Elliat ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Income was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Elliat. 100% of Elliat women worked as an Income.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%

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Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Elliat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elliat 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Elliat. 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 16 military records available for the last name Elliat. For the veterans among your Elliat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elliat lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elliat 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 Elliat

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