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Ellisor Family History

Ellisor Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eleazer.

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


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Where is the Ellisor family from?

You can see how Ellisor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellisor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellisor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Ellisor family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellisor's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ellisor families in 1911.
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What did your Ellisor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellisor. 38% of Ellisor men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ellisor women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellisor were Truck Driver and 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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ellisor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellisor 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Ellisor. 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 674 military records available for the last name Ellisor. For the veterans among your Ellisor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellisor lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Ellisor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ellisor in 1949 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellisor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellisor 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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