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Elmy Family History

Elmy Surname Meaning

Perhaps a metathesized form of Hemley from Hemley (Suffolk). Compare Edwarde Emlye 1599 and Stephen Elmye 1622 in IGI (Saint Botolph without Aldgate, London).

Alternatively, perhaps from a reduced form of Elmney in Waterbeach (Cambs). See Elmi.

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


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Where is the Elmy family from?

You can see how Elmy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elmy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Elmy families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Elmy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elmy families in 1911.
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What did your Elmy ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elmy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmy 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Elmy. 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 245 military records available for the last name Elmy. For the veterans among your Elmy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Elmy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Elmy in 1963 was 70, and 76 in 2003.

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