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Ellenbeck Family History

Ellenbeck Name 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: Ellerbeck, Ellenberg, Ellenbecker, Hallenbeck, Hollenbeck, Dillenbeck

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Where is the Ellenbeck family from?

You can see how Ellenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellenbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellenbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ellenbeck families living in Missouri. This was about 47% of all the recorded Ellenbeck's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Ellenbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellenbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellenbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ellenbeck. 50% of Ellenbeck 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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Ellenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellenbeck 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Ellenbeck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 91 military records available for the last name Ellenbeck. For the veterans among your Ellenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellenbeck lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Ellenbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ellenbeck in 1955 was 69, and 77 in 2000.

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