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Ellmer Family History

Ellmer Name Meaning

see Aylmer .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Elmer, Eller, Ellner, Bellmer, Ullmer, Zellmer, Hellmer, Geller

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Where is the Ellmer family from?

You can see how Ellmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Ellmer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Ellmer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ellmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fishmonger and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ellmer. 60% of Ellmer men worked as a Fishmonger and 86% of Ellmer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellmer were Grocers Assistant and Unpaid Domestic. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fishmonger
    60%
  • Grocers Assistant
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ellmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellmer 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Ellmer. 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 749 military records available for the last name Ellmer. For the veterans among your Ellmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellmer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ellmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ellmer in 1964 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

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