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Elmann Family History

Elmann 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: Ehmann, Elman, Eymann, Mann, Selman, Kelman, Lehmann, Bermann

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Where is the Elmann family from?

You can see how Elmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elmann families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 22 Elmann families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Elmann's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Elmann families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Elmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmann 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Elmann. 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 54 military records available for the last name Elmann. For the veterans among your Elmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmann lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Elmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Elmann in 1987 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elmann ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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