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Ellian Family History

Ellian 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: Illian, Ellin, Ellman, Allman, Elias, Ellen, Lian, Ellick, Elman

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Where is the Ellian family from?

You can see how Ellian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellian family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ellian family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ellian families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellian 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 Ellian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellian. 67% of Ellian men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ellian women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Ellian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Ellian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellian 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Ellian. 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 47 military records available for the last name Ellian. For the veterans among your Ellian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellian lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Ellian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ellian in 1967 was 61, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellian 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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