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Ellmitt Family History

Ellmitt 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: Elliott, Elliot, Ellett, Emmitt, Ellick, Elliff, Emmett, Litt, Plitt

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Where is the Ellmitt family from?

You can see how Ellmitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellmitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Ellmitt families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ellmitt's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Ellmitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellmitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Ellmitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellmitt 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 Ellmitt. 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 Ellmitt. For the veterans among your Ellmitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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