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Elsmer Family History

Elsmer 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, Elsner, Elster, Elser, Easter, Helmer, Plumer, Elsen, Eller

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Where is the Elsmer family from?

You can see how Elsmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsmer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elsmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Elsmer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Elsmer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Elsmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elsmer 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 Elsmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elsmer. 100% of Elsmer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Elsmer women worked as a Bookeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Elsmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Elsmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsmer 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Elsmer. 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 46 military records available for the last name Elsmer. For the veterans among your Elsmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsmer lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1982, in the United States, Elsmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Elsmer in 1979 was 79, and 85 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsmer 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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