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Elloway Family History

Elloway Surname Meaning

see Allaway.

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


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Where is the Elloway family from?

You can see how Elloway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elloway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Elloway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Elloway family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Elloway's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Elloway families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elloway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elloway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elloway. 34% of Elloway men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Elloway women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Gardener
    23%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Elloway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elloway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elloway 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Elloway. 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 64 military records available for the last name Elloway. For the veterans among your Elloway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elloway lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Elloway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Elloway in 1996 was 31, and 84 in 2004.

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