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Elmos Family History

Elmos 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: Elmo, Olmos, Elmes, Elms, Elton, Amos, Elson, Elias, Elmer, Simos

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Where is the Elmos family from?

You can see how Elmos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elmos family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elmos's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Elmos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Elmos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmos 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Elmos. 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 19 military records available for the last name Elmos. For the veterans among your Elmos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmos lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Elmos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Elmos in 1971 was 75, and 66 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elmos 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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