Ellif Surname Meaning & Ellif Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Ellif family from?

You can see how Ellif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellif family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellif families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ellif families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellif's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ellif families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellif 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 175 census records available for the last name Ellif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellif 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ellif. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ellif. For the veterans among your Ellif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellif lifespan?

Average Ellif life expectancy in 1965 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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