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Ellsley Family History

Ellsley 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: Illsley, Ilsley, Balsley, Elsey, Easley, Ensley, Lesley, Elley

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Where is the Ellsley family from?

You can see how Ellsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellsley family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Ellsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Ellsley families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ellsley's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Ellsley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellsley 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 Ellsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ellsley. 100% of Ellsley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ellsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Ellsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellsley 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Ellsley. 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 48 military records available for the last name Ellsley. For the veterans among your Ellsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellsley lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Ellsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ellsley in 1987 was 76, and 57 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellsley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellsley 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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