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Ellcey Family History

Ellcey Name 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: Elley, Ellzey, Ellen, Lucey, Eller, Exley, Alley, Emley, Ellner

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Where is the Ellcey family from?

You can see how Ellcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellcey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellcey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ellcey families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellcey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ellcey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellcey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellcey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellcey. 67% of Ellcey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ellcey women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Ellcey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Ellcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellcey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ellcey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Ellcey. For the veterans among your Ellcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellcey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ellcey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ellcey in 1964 was 75, and 85 in 2003.

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