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Ellrich Family History

Ellrich Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Eilrich.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ellrich family from?

You can see how Ellrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Ellrich families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellrich's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ellrich families in 1911.
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What did your Ellrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellrich. 28% of Ellrich men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ellrich women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ellrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ellrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellrich 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Ellrich. 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 406 military records available for the last name Ellrich. For the veterans among your Ellrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellrich lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ellrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ellrich in 1957 was 43, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellrich 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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