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Ellingberg Family History

Ellingberg 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: Ellenberg, Ellinger, Klingberg, Ellingboe, Ellingsen, Langberg

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Where is the Ellingberg family from?

You can see how Ellingberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellingberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ellingberg families living in South Carolina. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ellingberg's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Ellingberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellingberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellingberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Ellingberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Ellingberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellingberg 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ellingberg. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ellingberg. For the veterans among your Ellingberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellingberg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Ellingberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ellingberg in 1968 was 69, and 33 in 2002.

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