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Ellers Family History

Ellers Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Ehlers. English (Derbyshire): habitational name from High and Low Ellers in Cantley, Yorkshire, from Old English alras, plural of alor ‘alder’.

Alternatively, a variant of Eller with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Ellers family from?

You can see how Ellers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Ellers families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Ellers's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ellers families in 1891.
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What did your Ellers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ellers. 100% of Ellers men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Ellers 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Dress Maker
    29%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ellers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellers 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 610 immigration records available for the last name Ellers. 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 893 military records available for the last name Ellers. For the veterans among your Ellers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellers lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ellers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Ellers in 1960 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellers 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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