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Ellesmere Family History

Ellesmere Surname Meaning

from Ellesmere (Shrops).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ellesmere family from?

You can see how Ellesmere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellesmere family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Ellesmere families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ellesmere's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Ellesmere families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellesmere 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 Ellesmere ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ellesmere. 100% of Ellesmere men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Ellesmere women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ellesmere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ellesmere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellesmere 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Ellesmere. 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 40 military records available for the last name Ellesmere. For the veterans among your Ellesmere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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