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Ellswort Family History

Ellswort 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: Ellsworth, Elsworth, Elliott, Ellicott, Elsmore, Allport, Elliot

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Where is the Ellswort family from?

You can see how Ellswort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellswort family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellswort families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ellswort families living in Nebraska. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ellswort's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Ellswort families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellswort surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellswort ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ellswort ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Ellswort family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Ellswort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellswort 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ellswort. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ellswort. For the veterans among your Ellswort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellswort lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1982, in the United States, Ellswort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ellswort in 1963 was 85, and 98 in 1982.

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