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Elmon Family History

Elmon 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: Elton, Elson, Elman, Eldon, Elmo, Almon, Elbon, Selmon, Edmon, Simon

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Where is the Elmon family from?

You can see how Elmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Elmon families living in British Columbia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Elmon's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Elmon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elmon. 48% of Elmon men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Machinist
    12%

What Elmon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmon 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Elmon. 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 166 military records available for the last name Elmon. For the veterans among your Elmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1971, in the United States, Elmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Elmon in 1965 was 70, and 82 in 1971.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elmon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elmon 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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