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Ellan Family History

Ellan Name 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: Ellen, Elman, Allan, Ellin, Ellman, Bellan, Allen, Allman, Elton

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Where is the Ellan family from?

You can see how Ellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Ellan families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ellan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ellan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ellan. 100% of Ellan 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellan 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 952 immigration records available for the last name Ellan. 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 81 military records available for the last name Ellan. For the veterans among your Ellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Ellan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ellan in 1976 was 82, and 80 in 2001.

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