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Ellason Family History

Ellason 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: Eliason, Ellson, Ellyson, Ellison, Elson, Allison, Ellenson, Jellison

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Where is the Ellason family from?

You can see how Ellason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellason family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ellason families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellason's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Ellason families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellason 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 Ellason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ellason. 72% of Ellason 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
    72%
  • Farm Hand
    29%

What Ellason family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Ellason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellason 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Ellason. 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 110 military records available for the last name Ellason. For the veterans among your Ellason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellason lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Ellason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ellason in 1965 was 57, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellason

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellason 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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