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Ellieff Family History

Ellieff 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: Elliff, Olliff, Elliott, Ellen, Ellick, Eller, Egloff, Aliff, Cliff

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Where is the Ellieff family from?

You can see how Ellieff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellieff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ellieff families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ellieff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ellieff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellieff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Ellieff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellieff 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ellieff. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ellieff. For the veterans among your Ellieff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellieff lifespan?

Average Ellieff life expectancy in 1977 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellieff 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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