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Elmen Family History

Elmen 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, Ellen, Elsen, Elman, Almen, Elden, Ulmen, Ehmen, Elmes, Allen

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Where is the Elmen family from?

You can see how Elmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elmen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Elmen families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elmen's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Elmen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elmen 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 Elmen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmen 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Elmen. 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 225 military records available for the last name Elmen. For the veterans among your Elmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Elmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Elmen in 1961 was 61, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elmen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elmen 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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