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Ellebe Family History

Ellebe 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: Ellerbe, Ellen, Eller, Ellena, Elbe, Elledge, Ellerby, Ellers, Klebe

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Where is the Ellebe family from?

You can see how Ellebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellebe family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ellebe families living in South Carolina. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ellebe's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Ellebe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellebe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellebe. 100% of Ellebe men worked as a Farm Hand and 100% of Ellebe women worked as a Farm Helper. .

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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

  • Farm Hand
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Ellebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellebe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ellebe. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ellebe. For the veterans among your Ellebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellebe lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Ellebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ellebe in 1975 was 76, and 71 in 1995.

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