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Ellera Family History

Ellera 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: Eller, Ellena, Ellers, Ellert, Ellerd, Ellery, Geller, Heller, Seller

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Where is the Ellera family from?

You can see how Ellera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ellera family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ellera's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ellera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellera ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Ellera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellera 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ellera. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ellera. For the veterans among your Ellera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellera lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Ellera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ellera in 1963 was 70, and 93 in 1999.

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