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Ellsberry Family History

Ellsberry 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: Elsberry, Ekleberry, Salsberry, Ellerby, Mulberry, Hansberry

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Where is the Ellsberry family from?

You can see how Ellsberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellsberry family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellsberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Ellsberry families living in Ohio. This was about 46% of all the recorded Ellsberry's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ellsberry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellsberry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellsberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellsberry. 48% of Ellsberry men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ellsberry women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Ellsberry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ellsberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellsberry 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Ellsberry. 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 321 military records available for the last name Ellsberry. For the veterans among your Ellsberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellsberry lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ellsberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ellsberry in 1944 was 23, and 82 in 2004.

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