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Ellsberg Family History

Ellsberg 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, Hellberg, Eulberg, Blasberg, Elberg, Slosberg, Mellberg

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Where is the Ellsberg family from?

You can see how Ellsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellsberg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellsberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ellsberg family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellsberg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ellsberg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellsberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellsberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Radio Entertainer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ellsberg. 100% of Ellsberg women worked as a Radio Entertainer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Radio Entertainer
    100%
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What Ellsberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Ellsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellsberg 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Ellsberg. 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 80 military records available for the last name Ellsberg. For the veterans among your Ellsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellsberg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Ellsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ellsberg in 1969 was 72, and 70 in 1992.

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