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Ellas Family History

Ellas 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: Elias, Bellas, Ellis, Mellas, Kellas, Elles, Ells, Pallas, Vilas

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Where is the Ellas family from?

You can see how Ellas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Ellas families living in New Brunswick. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ellas's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Ellas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellas 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 Ellas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellas. 30% of Ellas men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Ellas women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellas were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Ellas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ellas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellas 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 701 immigration records available for the last name Ellas. 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 Ellas. For the veterans among your Ellas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Ellas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ellas in 1962 was 75, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellas 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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