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Elly Family History

Elly Surname Meaning

see Ely. see Ella.

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


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Where is the Elly family from?

You can see how Elly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Elly families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Elly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elly families in 1911.
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What did your Elly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elly. 27% of Elly men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Elly women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elly were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Office Clerk
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Laundress
    16%
  • Steno
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Elly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elly 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 749 immigration records available for the last name Elly. 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 468 military records available for the last name Elly. For the veterans among your Elly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elly lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Elly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elly in 1958 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elly 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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