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Ellinwood Name Meaning

English: variant of Ellenwood .

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


Similar surnames: Ellingwood, Ellenwood, Ellwood, Allwood, Alligood, Elliot, Linwood

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Where is the Ellinwood family from?

You can see how Ellinwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellinwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellinwood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Ellinwood families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellinwood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ellinwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellinwood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ellinwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellinwood. 23% of Ellinwood men worked as a Salesman and 39% of Ellinwood women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellinwood were Attendant and Secretary. .

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Foreman
    15%
  • Attendant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    39%
  • Stenographer
    31%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ellinwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellinwood 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Ellinwood. 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 665 military records available for the last name Ellinwood. For the veterans among your Ellinwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellinwood lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ellinwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ellinwood in 1962 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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