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Ellham Family History

Ellham 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: Elam, Feltham, Oldham, Gillham, Pelham, Kellam, Milham, Laham, Esham

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Where is the Ellham family from?

You can see how Ellham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Ellham families were found in USA in 1840, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Ellham family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellham's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ellham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellham 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 38 census records available for the last name Ellham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellham 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 Ellham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ellham. For the veterans among your Ellham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellham lifespan?

Average Ellham life expectancy in 1993 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellham 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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