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Elmi Family History

Elmi Surname Meaning

Somali: from the personal name Elmi meaning ‘(religious) knowledge’.

— Note: Since Somalis traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Elmi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elmi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Elmi families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Elmi's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Elmi families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Elmi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmi 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Elmi. 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 184 military records available for the last name Elmi. For the veterans among your Elmi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmi lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Elmi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Elmi in 1968 was 57, and 7 in 2004.

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