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Ellrodt Family History

Ellrodt 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: Elliott, Elrod, Elliot, Elwood, Allred, Walrod, Ellicott, Allport

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Where is the Ellrodt family from?

You can see how Ellrodt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellrodt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellrodt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ellrodt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellrodt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ellrodt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellrodt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellrodt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Typist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ellrodt. 100% of Ellrodt women worked as a Typist.

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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 1940

  • Typist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Ellrodt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellrodt 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ellrodt. 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 111 military records available for the last name Ellrodt. For the veterans among your Ellrodt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellrodt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ellrodt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ellrodt in 1968 was 84, and 95 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellrodt 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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