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Ellman Family History

Ellman Surname Meaning

English: occupational name from Middle English ele ‘oil’ + man signifying a maker or seller of oils. Jewish: variant of Elman.

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


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Where is the Ellman family from?

You can see how Ellman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Ellman families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ellman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ellman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellman 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 Ellman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tobacconist newsagent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ellman. 100% of Ellman men worked as a Tobacconist newsagent and 83% of Ellman 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

  • Tobacconist newsagent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Raincoat Machinist
    6%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

What Ellman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ellman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ellman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ellman. For the veterans among your Ellman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Ellman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ellman in 1949 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellman 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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