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Ellish Family History

Ellish 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: Ellis, Mellish, English, Ellick, Allis, Mellis, Elliff, Dellis, Klish

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Where is the Ellish family from?

You can see how Ellish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ellish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Ellish families living in North Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ellish's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Ellish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ellish. 27% of Ellish men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm
    14%
  • Moulder
    14%
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Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Ellish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellish 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Ellish. 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 166 military records available for the last name Ellish. For the veterans among your Ellish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellish lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Ellish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ellish in 1956 was 55, and 87 in 2003.

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