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Ellrod Family History

Ellrod 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: Elrod, Elwood, Allred, Walrod, Elliot, Ellerd, Ellson, Ellwood

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Where is the Ellrod family from?

You can see how Ellrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellrod family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellrod families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Ellrod families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ellrod's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ellrod families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellrod 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 Ellrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ellrod. 75% of Ellrod 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
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ellrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellrod 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ellrod. 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 133 military records available for the last name Ellrod. For the veterans among your Ellrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellrod lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Ellrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ellrod in 1956 was 54, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellrod

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellrod 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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