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Ellerie Family History

Ellerie 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: Ellerbe, Eller, Pellerin, Elledge, Ellerby, Ellers, Telleria

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Where is the Ellerie family from?

You can see how Ellerie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellerie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellerie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ellerie families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellerie's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ellerie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellerie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellerie ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ellerie ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Ellerie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellerie 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ellerie. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ellerie. For the veterans among your Ellerie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellerie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Ellerie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ellerie in 1964 was 50, and 53 in 2001.

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