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Ellenbaum Family History

Ellenbaum 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: Fellenbaum, Greenbaum, Ellena, Ellenberg, Rosenbaum, Kestenbaum

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Where is the Ellenbaum family from?

You can see how Ellenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellenbaum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellenbaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ellenbaum families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellenbaum's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ellenbaum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellenbaum 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 Ellenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ellenbaum. 100% of Ellenbaum women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Ellenbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Ellenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellenbaum 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Ellenbaum. 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 46 military records available for the last name Ellenbaum. For the veterans among your Ellenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellenbaum lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1994, in the United States, Ellenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ellenbaum in 1954 was 28, and 71 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellenbaum 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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