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Ellert Family History

Ellert Name Meaning

English: variant of Allard . German: variant of Ehlert .

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


Similar surnames: Ellerd, Ellery, Ellett, Ellen, Egbert, Eller, Feller, Elders, Mellert

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Where is the Ellert family from?

You can see how Ellert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 24 Ellert families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Ellert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ellert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ellert. 64% of Ellert men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Contractor
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ellert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellert 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 Ellert. 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 761 military records available for the last name Ellert. For the veterans among your Ellert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ellert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ellert in 1962 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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