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Elmsley Family History

Elmsley Surname Meaning

see Emsley. see Emslie.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Elmsley family from?

You can see how Elmsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Elmsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Elmsley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Elmsley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elmsley families in 1911.
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What did your Elmsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Elmsley. 100% of Elmsley women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elmsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmsley 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Elmsley. 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 232 military records available for the last name Elmsley. For the veterans among your Elmsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmsley lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Elmsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Elmsley in 1981 was 75, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elmsley 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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