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Elmill Family History

Elmill Surname 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: Mill, Hamill, Elwell, Lill, Estill, Emile, Emily, Gemmill, Gill

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Where is the Elmill family from?

You can see how Elmill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Elmill family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Elmill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elmill families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Elmill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmill 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 immigration records available for the last name Elmill. 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 2 military records available for the last name Elmill. For the veterans among your Elmill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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