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Ellars Family History

Ellars 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: Ellers, Sellars, Zellars, Ellard, Elias, Eller, Bellas, Allard, Ellis

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Where is the Ellars family from?

You can see how Ellars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellars family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ellars families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Ellars families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ellars's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ellars families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellars 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 Ellars ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ellars. 37% of Ellars 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Road Work
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ellars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellars 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Ellars. 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 362 military records available for the last name Ellars. For the veterans among your Ellars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellars lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ellars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ellars in 1967 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellars

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellars 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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