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Ellms Family History

Ellms 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: Ellis, Elles, Ells, Elms, Elias, Ellen, Elam, Allis, Ell, Eller

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Where is the Ellms family from?

You can see how Ellms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellms family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Ellms families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Ellms's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ellms families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellms 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 Ellms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ellms. 100% of Ellms men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ellms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellms 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Ellms. 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 134 military records available for the last name Ellms. For the veterans among your Ellms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellms lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Ellms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ellms in 1963 was 76, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellms 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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