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Ellsbree Family History

Ellsbree 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: Elsbree, Ellstrom, Labree, Ellmore, Embree, Ellerbe, Ellerbee

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Where is the Ellsbree family from?

You can see how Ellsbree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellsbree family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellsbree families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ellsbree families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellsbree's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ellsbree families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellsbree surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Ellsbree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellsbree 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ellsbree. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ellsbree. For the veterans among your Ellsbree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellsbree lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1972, in the United States, Ellsbree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ellsbree in 1963 was 46, and 89 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellsbree 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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