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Ellertson Family History

Ellertson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Ellertsen or of its much more common (also Danish) cognate Eilertsen.

In some cases this is also an altered form of the rare Swedish cognate Ellertsson.

Compare Eilertson and Ellerson.

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


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Where is the Ellertson family from?

You can see how Ellertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellertson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ellertson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Ellertson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellertson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ellertson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellertson 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 Ellertson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellertson. 37% of Ellertson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ellertson women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellertson were Carpenter and School Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • School Teacher
    17%

What Ellertson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ellertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellertson 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Ellertson. 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 230 military records available for the last name Ellertson. For the veterans among your Ellertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellertson lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Ellertson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ellertson in 1942 was 39, and 52 in 2004.

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