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Ellies Family History

Ellies 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, Elles, Mellies, Illies, Elias, Ellen, Ellick, Allis, Eller

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Where is the Ellies family from?

You can see how Ellies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellies family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Ellies families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Ellies's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ellies families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellies 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 Ellies ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ellies. 67% of Ellies men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farmers Son
    17%
  • Journalier
    17%

What Ellies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ellies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellies 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Ellies. 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 254 military records available for the last name Ellies. For the veterans among your Ellies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellies lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ellies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ellies in 1962 was 79, and 36 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellies

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellies 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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