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Elmera Family History

Elmera 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, Ellena, Almer, Emmer, Emery

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Where is the Elmera family from?

You can see how Elmera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elmera family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elmera's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Elmera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elmera 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 24 census records available for the last name Elmera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmera 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Elmera. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elmera. For the veterans among your Elmera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmera lifespan?

Average Elmera life expectancy in 1985 was 28 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elmera 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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