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Ellah Family History

Ellah Surname 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: Ullah, Bellah, Elias, Ellen, Elam, Elijah, Ell, Eller, Pella, Elman

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Where is the Ellah family from?

You can see how Ellah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellah family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ellah families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Ellah families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellah's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ellah families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ellah ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ellah. 78% of Ellah men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Labourer
    23%

What Ellah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Ellah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellah 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Ellah. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Ellah. For the veterans among your Ellah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellah lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Ellah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ellah in 1976 was 75, and 62 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellah ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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