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Ellrott Family History

Ellrott 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: Elliott, Ellicott, Elliot, Ellett, Yellott, Mellott, Lott, Parrott

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Where is the Ellrott family from?

You can see how Ellrott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellrott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ellrott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Ellrott families living in Durham. This was about 18% of all the recorded Ellrott's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Ellrott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellrott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellrott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ellrott. 100% of Ellrott 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Ellrott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellrott 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Ellrott. 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 178 military records available for the last name Ellrott. For the veterans among your Ellrott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellrott lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Ellrott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ellrott in 1964 was 83, and 33 in 2001.

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