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Ellord Family History

Ellord 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: Elford, Ellerd, Ellard, Lord, Eller, Telford, Elwood, Welford, Elrod

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Where is the Ellord family from?

You can see how Ellord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellord family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ellord families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ellord families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ellord's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ellord families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellord 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 214 census records available for the last name Ellord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellord 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ellord. 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 96 military records available for the last name Ellord. For the veterans among your Ellord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellord lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1975, in the United States, Ellord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ellord in 1966 was 90, and 88 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellord 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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