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Elmis Family History

Elmis 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: Ellis, Ermis, Elmes, Elms, Melis, Lis, Elias, Elmer, Allis, Lois

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Where is the Elmis family from?

You can see how Elmis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Elmis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Elmis families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elmis's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Elmis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elmis 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 63 census records available for the last name Elmis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Elmis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Elmis. For the veterans among your Elmis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmis lifespan?

Average Elmis life expectancy in 1995 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elmis 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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