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Ellermann Family History

Ellermann Surname Meaning

German: variant of Eller This surname is also found in the Netherlands.

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


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Where is the Ellermann family from?

You can see how Ellermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellermann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ellermann families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ellermann's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ellermann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellermann 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 Ellermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellermann. 57% of Ellermann men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ellermann women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellermann were Common Laborer and New Worker.

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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
    57%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Former
    13%
  • Common Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Ellermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ellermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellermann 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 Ellermann. 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 572 military records available for the last name Ellermann. For the veterans among your Ellermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellermann lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ellermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ellermann in 1956 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellermann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellermann 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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