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Ellum Family History

Ellum Surname Meaning

see Ellam.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ellum family from?

You can see how Ellum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ellum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Ellum families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Ellum's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Ellum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellum 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 Ellum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ellum. 77% of Ellum women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpd Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%

What Ellum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ellum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellum 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Ellum. 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 171 military records available for the last name Ellum. For the veterans among your Ellum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellum lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Ellum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ellum in 1973 was 64, and 76 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellum 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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