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Elhamy Family History

Elhamy 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: Elam, Bellamy, Pelham, Esham, Elhard, Lamy, Leamy, Rhamy, Hay, Ham

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Where is the Elhamy family from?

You can see how Elhamy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elhamy family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Elhamy families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elhamy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Elhamy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Elhamy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elhamy 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Elhamy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elhamy. For the veterans among your Elhamy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elhamy

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