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Ellerd Family History

Ellerd Surname Meaning

English (Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire): variant of Allard. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

Probably an altered form of German Ellert, a variant of Ehlert.

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


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Where is the Ellerd family from?

You can see how Ellerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellerd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Ellerd families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ellerd's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ellerd families in 1891.
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What did your Ellerd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ellerd. 100% of Ellerd 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Ellerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellerd 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Ellerd. 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 271 military records available for the last name Ellerd. For the veterans among your Ellerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellerd lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ellerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ellerd in 1963 was 67, and 69 in 2004.

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