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Ellens Name Meaning

English: variant of Hellen or Ellen with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. Dutch: variant of Ellen : from Elle(n)'s son.

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


Similar surnames: Ellen, Ellenson, Alles, Wellens, Elles, Ellett, Sellers, Callens

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Where is the Ellens family from?

You can see how Ellens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Ellens family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ellens's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ellens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ellens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sales were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellens. 44% of Ellens men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ellens women worked as a Sales. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellens were Investigator and Servant. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Investigator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ellens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellens 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Ellens. 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 286 military records available for the last name Ellens. For the veterans among your Ellens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ellens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ellens in 1962 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

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