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Ellse Family History

Ellse Surname Meaning

see Ellis. see Ells.

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


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Where is the Ellse family from?

You can see how Ellse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ellse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Ellse families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ellse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ellse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellse 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 Ellse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Working Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ellse. 50% of Ellse men worked as a Working Farmer and 80% of Ellse women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellse were Pawnbrokers and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • Working Farmer
    50%
  • Pawnbrokers
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Shop Assistant
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

What Ellse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ellse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellse 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Ellse. 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 77 military records available for the last name Ellse. For the veterans among your Ellse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellse lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Ellse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ellse in 1977 was 92, and 80 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellse 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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