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Ellmer Family History

Ellmer Surname Meaning

see Aylmer.

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


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Where is the Ellmer family from?

You can see how Ellmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Ellmer families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ellmer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ellmer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellmer 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 Ellmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellmer. 24% of Ellmer men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Ellmer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellmer were Teacher and Seamstress.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Press Feeder
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Ellmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ellmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellmer 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Ellmer. 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 749 military records available for the last name Ellmer. For the veterans among your Ellmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellmer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ellmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ellmer in 1964 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellmer 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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