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Elmeer Family History

Elmeer 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, Helmer, Eller, Ulmer, Elder, Leer, Meer, Almer, Emmer, Elsner

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Where is the Elmeer family from?

You can see how Elmeer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmeer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Elmeer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Elmeer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elmeer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elmeer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elmeer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elmeer. 100% of Elmeer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Elmeer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Elmeer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmeer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Elmeer. 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 28 military records available for the last name Elmeer. For the veterans among your Elmeer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmeer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Elmeer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Elmeer in 1976 was 63, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elmeer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elmeer 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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