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Ellingson Family History

Ellingson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Ellingsen and of its rare Swedish cognate Ellingsson.

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


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Where is the Ellingson family from?

You can see how Ellingson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellingson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellingson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ellingson families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ellingson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ellingson families in 1891.
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What did your Ellingson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ellingson. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Ellingson. For the veterans among your Ellingson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellingson lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ellingson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ellingson in 1947 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellingson 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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