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Ellerton Family History

Ellerton Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from either of two places in England called Ellerton (in East Yorkshire and Shropshire).

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


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Where is the Ellerton family from?

You can see how Ellerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellerton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellerton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 21 Ellerton families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Ellerton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ellerton families in 1911.
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What did your Ellerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ellerton. 78% of Ellerton men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    78%
  • Checker
    23%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Ellerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellerton 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ellerton. 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 871 military records available for the last name Ellerton. For the veterans among your Ellerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellerton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ellerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ellerton in 1964 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellerton 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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