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Ellisson Family History

Ellisson 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: Elliston, Ellison, Allison, Alliston, Ellenson, Jellison, Eliasson

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Where is the Ellisson family from?

You can see how Ellisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellisson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Ellisson families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ellisson's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Ellisson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellisson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellisson. 30% of Ellisson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ellisson women worked as a Weaver. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ellisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellisson 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Ellisson. 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 113 military records available for the last name Ellisson. For the veterans among your Ellisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellisson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Ellisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ellisson in 1966 was 73, and 76 in 1996.

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