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Ellair Family History

Ellair 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: Eller, Leclair, Ellis, Blair, Ellner, Bellar, Clair, Allain, Delair

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Where is the Ellair family from?

You can see how Ellair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellair family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Ellair families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellair's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ellair families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellair 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 228 census records available for the last name Ellair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellair 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ellair. 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 29 military records available for the last name Ellair. For the veterans among your Ellair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellair lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Ellair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ellair in 1967 was 82, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellair 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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