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Elmslia Family History

Elmslia 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: Emslie, Melia, Leslie, Ellis, Plescia, Elia, Milia, Ellin, Elsea

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Where is the Elmslia family from?

You can see how Elmslia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmslia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Elmslia families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Elmslia family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Elmslia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elmslia families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Elmslia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmslia 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Elmslia. 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 1 military records available for the last name Elmslia. For the veterans among your Elmslia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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