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Elmar Family History

Elmar Surname Meaning

see Aylmer.

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


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Where is the Elmar family from?

You can see how Elmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Elmar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Elmar families living in Norfolk. This was about 60% of all the recorded Elmar's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Elmar families in 1891.
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What did your Elmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elmar. 60% of Elmar men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Elmar women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Elmar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 619 census records available for the last name Elmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmar 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Elmar. 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 84 military records available for the last name Elmar. For the veterans among your Elmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmar lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Elmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Elmar in 1985 was 39, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elmar 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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