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Elmitt Family History

Elmitt 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: Emmitt, Elliott, Emmett, Litt, Plitt, Demmitt, Fluitt, Elliot, Ellett

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Where is the Elmitt family from?

You can see how Elmitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elmitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Elmitt families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Elmitt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elmitt families in 1911.
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What did your Elmitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Florist was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Elmitt. 100% of Elmitt men worked as a Florist.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Florist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elmitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmitt 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Elmitt. 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 111 military records available for the last name Elmitt. For the veterans among your Elmitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmitt lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Elmitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Elmitt in 1976 was 84, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elmitt 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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