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Elleman Family History

Elleman Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Ellemann: habitational name for someone from a place called Ell probably the one near Aachen. This surname is also found in the Netherlands.

Perhaps also an altered form of German Ellermann. English: occupational name from Middle English ele ‘oil’ + man signifying a maker or seller of oils.

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


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Where is the Elleman family from?

You can see how Elleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elleman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Elleman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Elleman families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Elleman's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Elleman families in 1891.
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What did your Elleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elleman. 100% of Elleman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Elleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elleman 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Elleman. 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 337 military records available for the last name Elleman. For the veterans among your Elleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elleman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Elleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Elleman in 1963 was 88, and 84 in 2004.

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