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Ellsman Family History

Ellsman 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: Elleman, Ellman, Allman, Elman, Alleman, Bellman, Sellman, Wellman

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Where is the Ellsman family from?

You can see how Ellsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellsman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ellsman families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ellsman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ellsman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellsman 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 116 census records available for the last name Ellsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellsman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ellsman. 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 23 military records available for the last name Ellsman. For the veterans among your Ellsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellsman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Ellsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ellsman in 1965 was 72, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellsman 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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