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Ellie Family History

Ellie 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: Ellis, Elzie, Ellin, Ollie, Allie, Kellie, Elie, Ellig, Ellen, Pelle

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Where is the Ellie family from?

You can see how Ellie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ellie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 103 Ellie families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Ellie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ellie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellie 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 Ellie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ellie. 100% of Ellie men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Ellie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ellie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ellie. 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 372 military records available for the last name Ellie. For the veterans among your Ellie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Ellie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ellie in 1963 was 52, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellie 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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