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Ellsion Family History

Ellsion 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: Ellson, Elson, Elston, Elliston, Ellin, Elliot, Elison, Ellyson

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Where is the Ellsion family from?

You can see how Ellsion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellsion family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ellsion families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Ellsion families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellsion's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ellsion families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Ellsion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellsion 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ellsion. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ellsion. For the veterans among your Ellsion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellsion lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1997, in the United States, Ellsion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ellsion in 1991 was 75, and 60 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellsion 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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