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Ellswoth Family History

Ellswoth 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: Ellsworth, Elsworth, Elliott, Eltzroth, Ellicott, Elliot, Ellson

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Where is the Ellswoth family from?

You can see how Ellswoth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellswoth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellswoth families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ellswoth family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ellswoth's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Ellswoth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellswoth 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 53 census records available for the last name Ellswoth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellswoth 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ellswoth. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ellswoth. For the veterans among your Ellswoth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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