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Elliman Family History

Elliman Surname Meaning

from Middle English ele ‘oil’ + man signifying a maker or seller of oils.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Elliman family from?

You can see how Elliman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elliman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elliman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Elliman family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elliman's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Elliman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elliman 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 Elliman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Woodman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elliman. 25% of Elliman men worked as a Woodman and 81% of Elliman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elliman were Bricklayer and Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Woodman
    25%
  • Electrical Engineer
    25%
  • Motor Mechanic
    25%
  • Bricklayer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Elliman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elliman 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 707 immigration records available for the last name Elliman. 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 393 military records available for the last name Elliman. For the veterans among your Elliman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elliman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Elliman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Elliman in 1955 was 55, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elliman 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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