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Ellson Family History

Ellson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Elson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ellson family from?

You can see how Ellson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Ellson families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ellson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ellson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellson 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 Ellson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellson. 32% of Ellson men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Ellson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellson were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Secretary
    11%
  • Maid
    11%

What Ellson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Ellson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ellson. 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 740 military records available for the last name Ellson. For the veterans among your Ellson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ellson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ellson in 1962 was 85, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellson 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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