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Ellsey Family History

Ellsey 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: Elsey, Elley, Ellzey, Ellen, Elsen, Eller, Kelsey, Exley, Halsey

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Where is the Ellsey family from?

You can see how Ellsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Ellsey families living in Sussex. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ellsey's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Ellsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellsey 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 Ellsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellsey. 34% of Ellsey men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Ellsey women worked as a New Worker.

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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 1940

  • Chauffeur
    34%
  • Back Boy
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Ellsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 950 census records available for the last name Ellsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellsey 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Ellsey. 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 117 military records available for the last name Ellsey. For the veterans among your Ellsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellsey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Ellsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ellsey in 1973 was 31, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellsey 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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