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Ellyson Name Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Ellison .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ellson, Rulison, Erekson, Ellisor, Ellefson, Ellerson, Allison, Elson

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Where is the Ellyson family from?

You can see how Ellyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellyson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellyson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Ellyson family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellyson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ellyson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellyson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellyson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ellyson. 67% of Ellyson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Cult
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ellyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellyson 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Ellyson. 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 821 military records available for the last name Ellyson. For the veterans among your Ellyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellyson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ellyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ellyson in 1961 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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