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Ellinson Name Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Elin Elen (see Ellen ) + patronymic -son.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Ellenson, Allinson, Ellingson, Ellison, Ellington, Allison, Ellingsen

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Where is the Ellinson family from?

You can see how Ellinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Ellinson families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ellinson's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Ellinson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ellinson. 100% of Ellinson men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ellinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellinson 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Ellinson. 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 Ellinson. For the veterans among your Ellinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellinson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Ellinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Ellinson in 1962 was 93, and 37 in 1998.

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