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Ellice Family History

Ellice Name Meaning

see Ellis .

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


Similar surnames: Ellick, Exline, Elliff, Eunice, Sellick, Ellis, Elzie, Eslick, Felice

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Where is the Ellice family from?

You can see how Ellice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellice family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellice families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Ellice families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Ellice's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ellice families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellice surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellice ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chartered Accountant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ellice. 100% of Ellice men worked as a Chartered Accountant and 78% of Ellice 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chartered Accountant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    23%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ellice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellice 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Ellice. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 443 military records available for the last name Ellice. For the veterans among your Ellice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellice lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Ellice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ellice in 1966 was 88, and 70 in 1993.

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