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Elmslie Family History

Elmslie Name Meaning

see Emslie .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Emslie, Leslie, Laslie, Ainslie, Ellis, Elzie, Empie, Elmore, Else

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Where is the Elmslie family from?

You can see how Elmslie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmslie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elmslie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 23 Elmslie families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Elmslie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elmslie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elmslie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elmslie ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Elmslie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmslie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Elmslie. 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 459 military records available for the last name Elmslie. For the veterans among your Elmslie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmslie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Elmslie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Elmslie in 1963 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

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