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Elmert Family History

Elmert 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, Elbert, Emmert, Ellert, Emert, Elert, Albert, Helmer, Eller

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Where is the Elmert family from?

You can see how Elmert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Elmert families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Elmert family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Elmert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Elmert families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Elmert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmert 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Elmert. 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 25 military records available for the last name Elmert. For the veterans among your Elmert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmert lifespan?

Average Elmert life expectancy in 2003 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elmert 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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