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Ellerson Family History

Ellerson Surname Meaning

English (Durham): either a variant of Ellison or a patronymic based on Eller. This surname is now extinct in Britain.

Variant of Ellertson a surname of Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish origin.

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


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Where is the Ellerson family from?

You can see how Ellerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Ellerson families living in Durham. This was about 31% of all the recorded Ellerson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Ellerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellerson 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 Ellerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ellerson. 100% of Ellerson 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Ellerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellerson 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Ellerson. 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 719 military records available for the last name Ellerson. For the veterans among your Ellerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellerson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ellerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ellerson in 1956 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellerson 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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