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Ellard Family History

Ellard Surname Meaning

English: variant of Allard.

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


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Where is the Ellard family from?

You can see how Ellard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 164 Ellard families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Ellard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ellard families in 1891.
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What did your Ellard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ellard. 17% of Ellard men worked as a Builders Labourer and 77% of Ellard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellard were Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Insurance Agent
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    2%

What Ellard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Ellard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellard 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ellard. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ellard. For the veterans among your Ellard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellard lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ellard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ellard in 1951 was 39, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellard 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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