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Ellenz Family History

Ellenz 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: Ellen, Ellena, Fellenz, Ellens, Lenz, Allen, Elsen, Eller, Sellen

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Where is the Ellenz family from?

You can see how Ellenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellenz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ellenz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ellenz families living in Kansas. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ellenz's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Ellenz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellenz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellenz. 44% of Ellenz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ellenz women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Ellenz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Ellenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellenz 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ellenz. 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 31 military records available for the last name Ellenz. For the veterans among your Ellenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellenz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ellenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ellenz in 1962 was 29, and 86 in 2004.

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