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Elmers Family History

Elmers Surname Meaning

see Ellmers.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Elmers family from?

You can see how Elmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elmers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Elmers families living in Alberta. This was about 38% of all the recorded Elmers's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Elmers families in 1911.
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What did your Elmers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elmers. 43% of Elmers men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Elmers women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elmers were Sales Clerk and Laundress.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Sales Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%

What Elmers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmers 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Elmers. 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 229 military records available for the last name Elmers. For the veterans among your Elmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Elmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Elmers in 1966 was 85, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elmers 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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