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Ellenson Family History

Ellenson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Ellensen rare patronymic from a variant of the personal name Erland or perhaps of the patronymic Erlandsen itself.

Alternatively an Americanized form of Norwegian Ellingsen or of its rare Swedish cognate Ellingsson.

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


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Where is the Ellenson family from?

You can see how Ellenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Ellenson families living in Lancashire. This was about 74% of all the recorded Ellenson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ellenson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellenson 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 Ellenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellenson. 41% of Ellenson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ellenson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellenson were Painter and Teacher.

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Teacher
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ellenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellenson 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Ellenson. 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 172 military records available for the last name Ellenson. For the veterans among your Ellenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellenson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ellenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ellenson in 1959 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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