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Ellamar Family History

Ellamar 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: Delamar, Llamas, Lamar, Elleman, Villamar, Ellman, Allaman, Lazar

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Where is the Ellamar family from?

You can see how Ellamar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellamar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ellamar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Ellamar families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellamar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ellamar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellamar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Ellamar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellamar 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ellamar. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ellamar. For the veterans among your Ellamar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellamar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Ellamar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ellamar in 1970 was 63, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellamar 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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