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Elmiger Family History

Elmiger 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: Elmer, Oliger, Armiger, Emminger, Kliger, Ellinger, Ediger, Eminger

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Where is the Elmiger family from?

You can see how Elmiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmiger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elmiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Elmiger families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Elmiger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elmiger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elmiger 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 Elmiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elmiger. 43% of Elmiger men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

What Elmiger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Elmiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmiger 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Elmiger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 97 military records available for the last name Elmiger. For the veterans among your Elmiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmiger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Elmiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elmiger in 1964 was 84, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elmiger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elmiger 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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