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Ellenburg Family History

Ellenburg Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Ellenberg .

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


Similar surnames: Ellenberg, Dillenburg, Hillenburg, Essenburg, Oldenburg, Wollenburg

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Where is the Ellenburg family from?

You can see how Ellenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellenburg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ellenburg families living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ellenburg's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Ellenburg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellenburg. 36% of Ellenburg men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Ellenburg women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellenburg were Labor and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    23%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Seamstress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ellenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellenburg 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Ellenburg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ellenburg. For the veterans among your Ellenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellenburg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ellenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ellenburg in 1956 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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