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Elmo Family History

Elmo Name Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Elmo which can be a vernacular altered form of Erasmo Latin Erasmus (compare Eramo ) or an ancient Germanic name derived from helm ‘helmet protection’.

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


Similar surnames: Helm, Alm, Elo, Elbe, Elm, Emm, Lello, Bello, Olmo, Gelo

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Where is the Elmo family from?

You can see how Elmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elmo families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Elmo families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elmo's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Elmo families in 1911.
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What did your Elmo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Framers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Elmo. 100% of Elmo men worked as a Framers Son. .

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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 1921

  • Framers Son
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Elmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmo 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 655 immigration records available for the last name Elmo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 719 military records available for the last name Elmo. For the veterans among your Elmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Elmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elmo in 1960 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

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