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Elmenhorst Family History

Elmenhorst 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: Walkenhorst, Elmendorf, Batenhorst, Wallenhorst, Eichhorst

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Where is the Elmenhorst family from?

You can see how Elmenhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmenhorst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Elmenhorst families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Elmenhorst's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Elmenhorst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elmenhorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Elmenhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmenhorst 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Elmenhorst. 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 321 military records available for the last name Elmenhorst. For the veterans among your Elmenhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmenhorst lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Elmenhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Elmenhorst in 1965 was 67, and 43 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elmenhorst 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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