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Ellmann Family History

Ellmann 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: Zellmann, Hellmann, Wellmann, Ellman, Ullmann, Ollmann, Allman

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Where is the Ellmann family from?

You can see how Ellmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Ellmann families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ellmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ellmann families in 1891.
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What did your Ellmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellmann. 60% of Ellmann men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ellmann women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellmann were Carpenter and Waitress. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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What Ellmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 849 census records available for the last name Ellmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellmann 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 828 immigration records available for the last name Ellmann. 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 661 military records available for the last name Ellmann. For the veterans among your Ellmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellmann lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ellmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ellmann in 1961 was 51, and 89 in 2004.

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