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Ellenberger Family History

Ellenberger Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Ellenberg (see Ellenberg).

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


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Where is the Ellenberger family from?

You can see how Ellenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellenberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Ellenberger families living in Essex. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ellenberger's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ellenberger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellenberger 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 Ellenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellenberger. 21% of Ellenberger men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Ellenberger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellenberger were Manager and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    5%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Seamstress
    6%

What Ellenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ellenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellenberger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ellenberger. 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 Ellenberger. For the veterans among your Ellenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellenberger lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ellenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ellenberger in 1943 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellenberger 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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