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Ellmers Family History

Ellmers Surname Meaning

variant of Ellmer with post-medieval excrescent -s; see Aylmer.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Ellmers family from?

You can see how Ellmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellmers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellmers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Ellmers families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellmers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ellmers families in 1911.
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What did your Ellmers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ellmers. 43% of Ellmers men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farming
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ellmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellmers 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Ellmers. 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 219 military records available for the last name Ellmers. For the veterans among your Ellmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellmers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ellmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ellmers in 1963 was 81, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellmers 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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