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Elmeel Family History

Elmeel 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: Elmer, Elwell, Ermel, Emel, Elbel, Emmel, Elmes, Lee, Engel, Peel

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Where is the Elmeel family from?

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

There are 287 census records available for the last name Elmeel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmeel 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Elmeel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Elmeel. For the veterans among your Elmeel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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