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Ellings Family History

Ellings Name Meaning

see Hellens .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Hellings, Elling, Gellings, Wellings, Helling, Etling, Welling

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Where is the Ellings family from?

You can see how Ellings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellings family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Ellings families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellings's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ellings families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellings surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellings. 22% of Ellings men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ellings women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Gardener
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Ellings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellings 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Ellings. 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 158 military records available for the last name Ellings. For the veterans among your Ellings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellings lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Ellings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ellings in 1971 was 92, and 91 in 2001.

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