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Ellig Family History

Ellig Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Ellick.

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


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Where is the Ellig family from?

You can see how Ellig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ellig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ellig families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Ellig's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ellig families in 1891.
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What did your Ellig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellig. 25% of Ellig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ellig women worked as a Maid.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Gatherer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ellig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellig 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Ellig. 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 176 military records available for the last name Ellig. For the veterans among your Ellig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ellig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ellig in 1965 was 84, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellig ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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