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Ellor Family History

Ellor Surname Meaning

see Eller.

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


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Where is the Ellor family from?

You can see how Ellor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Ellor families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ellor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ellor families in 1911.
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What did your Ellor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Oiler And Greaser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ellor. 15% of Ellor men worked as an Oiler And Greaser and 86% of Ellor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellor were Railway Clerk and Making Auto Gas Capes Machinist.

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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

  • Oiler And Greaser
    15%
  • Felt Hat Body Maker
    15%
  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Railway Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Cotton Doubler
    4%
  • Felt Hat Trimmer
    4%
  • Making Auto Gas Capes Machinist
    4%

What Ellor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ellor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellor 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Ellor. 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 363 military records available for the last name Ellor. For the veterans among your Ellor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellor lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ellor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ellor in 1964 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellor 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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