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Ellarson Family History

Ellarson 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: Ellerson, Ellenson, Larson, Eliasson, Elletson, Elberson, Eliason

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Where is the Ellarson family from?

You can see how Ellarson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellarson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellarson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Ellarson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellarson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ellarson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellarson 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 414 census records available for the last name Ellarson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellarson 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 Ellarson. 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 23 military records available for the last name Ellarson. For the veterans among your Ellarson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellarson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ellarson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ellarson in 1968 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellarson 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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