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Ellena Family History

Ellena Surname Meaning

Italian: from the female personal name Ellena a variant of Elena.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ellena family from?

You can see how Ellena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellena family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Ellena families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ellena's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ellena families in 1911.
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What did your Ellena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellena. 31% of Ellena men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Ellena women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellena were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ellena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellena 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Ellena. 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 246 military records available for the last name Ellena. For the veterans among your Ellena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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