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Ellar Family History

Ellar Surname Meaning

see Eller.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Ellar family from?

You can see how Ellar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Ellar family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ellar's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Ellar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellar 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 Ellar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ellar. 50% of Ellar men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Ellar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Gardener
    50%
  • Detective Constable
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ellar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ellar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellar 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ellar. 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 104 military records available for the last name Ellar. For the veterans among your Ellar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ellar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ellar in 1966 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellar 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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