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Ellmes Family History

Ellmes 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: Elles, Elmes, Elmer, Ellen, Holmes, Eller, Illes, Ellis, Calmes

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Where is the Ellmes family from?

You can see how Ellmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellmes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellmes families were found in USA in 1840. In 1911 there were 3 Ellmes families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellmes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ellmes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellmes 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 Ellmes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ellmes. 100% of Ellmes 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ellmes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Ellmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellmes 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Ellmes. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ellmes. For the veterans among your Ellmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellmes lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Ellmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ellmes in 1980 was 83, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellmes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellmes 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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