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Ellingstad Family History

Ellingstad Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ellingham, Ellington, Ellingsen, Ringstad, Ellestad, Ellingson

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Where is the Ellingstad family from?

You can see how Ellingstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellingstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ellingstad family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ellingstad's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Ellingstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellingstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Ellingstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellingstad 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Ellingstad. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ellingstad. For the veterans among your Ellingstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellingstad lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Ellingstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ellingstad in 1968 was 52, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellingstad 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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