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Ellers Name Meaning

Respelling of German Ehlers. English: habitational name from High and Low Ellers in West Yorkshire, named from Old English alras, plural of alor ‘alder’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Eller, Feller, Ellerby, Zeller, Deller, Elfers, Sellers, Illes, Alles

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Ellers Family Origin

Where is the Ellers family from?

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    You can see how Ellers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellers families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Ellers families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ellers's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ellers families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Ellers Family Occupations

    What did your Ellers ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Ellers. A less common occupation for the Ellers family was Baker House. The most common Ellers occupation in the USA was Farmer. 32% of Ellers's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      32%

    • Laborer

      16%

    • Carpenter

      8%

    • Baker House

      4%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ellers ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Ellers Historical Records

    What Ellers family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ellers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellers census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Ellers. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ellers. For the veterans among your Ellers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Ellers Life Expectancy

    What is the average Ellers lifespan?

    Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ellers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Ellers in 1960 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellers

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellers ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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