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Ellerman Family History

Ellerman Surname Meaning

English (London and Kent): variant of Ellman.

Altered form of German Ellermann.

This surname is also found in the Netherlands where it is of German origin.

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


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Where is the Ellerman family from?

You can see how Ellerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Ellerman families living in British Columbia. This was about 46% of all the recorded Ellerman's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Ellerman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellerman 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 Ellerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Machinist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ellerman. 100% of Ellerman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ellerman women worked as a Machinist.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ellerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellerman 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 770 immigration records available for the last name Ellerman. 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 Ellerman. For the veterans among your Ellerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellerman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ellerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ellerman in 1950 was 29, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellerman 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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