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Ellin Family History

Ellin Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Ellen. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from the village Elna in Belarus.

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


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Where is the Ellin family from?

You can see how Ellin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 142 Ellin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Ellin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ellin families in 1891.
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What did your Ellin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ellin. 73% of Ellin 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
    73%
  • Raincoat Machinist
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Ellin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellin 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 969 immigration records available for the last name Ellin. 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 609 military records available for the last name Ellin. For the veterans among your Ellin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ellin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ellin in 1944 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellin 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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