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Elmington Family History

Elmington 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: Ellington, Elkington, Elvington, Allington, Edgington, Symington

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Where is the Elmington family from?

You can see how Elmington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmington family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elmington families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Elmington family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Elmington's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Elmington families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Elmington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmington 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Elmington. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elmington. For the veterans among your Elmington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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