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Ellemann Family History

Ellemann 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: Elleman, Alleman, Zellmann, Hellmann, Allemand, Wellmann, Ellerman

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Where is the Ellemann family from?

You can see how Ellemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellemann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ellemann families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Ellemann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ellemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellemann 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 Ellemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ellemann. 100% of Ellemann men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Ellemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellemann 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ellemann. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ellemann. For the veterans among your Ellemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellemann lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellemann 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellemann

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