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Ellems Family History

Ellems Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ellers, Ellens, Elles, Hellems, Kellems, Ellen, Eller, Ellena, Illes

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Where is the Ellems family from?

You can see how Ellems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellems family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellems families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ellems families living in Glamorgan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ellems's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Ellems families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellems 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 Ellems ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ellems. 100% of Ellems 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 787 census records available for the last name Ellems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellems 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ellems. 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 44 military records available for the last name Ellems. For the veterans among your Ellems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellems lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Ellems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ellems in 1968 was 88, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellems 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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