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Ellerd Family History

Ellerd Name Meaning

English (Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire): variant of Allard . This form of the surname is now rare in Britain. Probably an altered form of German Ellert a variant of Ehlert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ellert, Ellard, Ellery, Eller, Keller, Elward, Ellerbe, Ellers, Eyler

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Where is the Ellerd family from?

You can see how Ellerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellerd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ellerd family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellerd's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ellerd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellerd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellerd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellerd. 34% of Ellerd men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ellerd women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellerd were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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
    34%
  • Farm
    10%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ellerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellerd 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Ellerd. 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 271 military records available for the last name Ellerd. For the veterans among your Ellerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellerd lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ellerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ellerd in 1963 was 67, and 69 in 2004.

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