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Ellerbe Family History

Ellerbe Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ellerby.

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


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Where is the Ellerbe family from?

You can see how Ellerbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellerbe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellerbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Ellerbe families living in South Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ellerbe's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Ellerbe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellerbe 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 Ellerbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellerbe. 32% of Ellerbe men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Ellerbe women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellerbe were Porter and Farmer.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Porter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    19%
  • Laundress
    14%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

What Ellerbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ellerbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellerbe 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Ellerbe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ellerbe. For the veterans among your Ellerbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellerbe lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ellerbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ellerbe in 1945 was 27, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellerbe 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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