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Elliby Family History

Elliby 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: Ellick, Elliff, Ellis, Ellerby, Elling, Ellin, Elliot, Eleby, Elley

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Where is the Elliby family from?

You can see how Elliby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elliby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elliby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Elliby families living in Louisiana. This was about 48% of all the recorded Elliby's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Elliby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elliby 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 Elliby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elliby. 100% of Elliby women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Elliby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Elliby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elliby 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Elliby. 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 17 military records available for the last name Elliby. For the veterans among your Elliby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elliby lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1989, in the United States, Elliby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Elliby in 1984 was 84, and 88 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elliby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elliby 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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