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Ellois Family History

Ellois 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, Allis, Fellows, Lois, Mellis, Valois, Dellis, Bellis, Kellis

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Where is the Ellois family from?

You can see how Ellois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellois family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ellois family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellois's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ellois families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellois 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 61 census records available for the last name Ellois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellois 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ellois. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ellois. For the veterans among your Ellois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellois lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ellois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ellois in 1969 was 41, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellois 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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