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Elmerson Family History

Elmerson 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: Elberson, Emerson, Emmerson, Ellerson, Enderson, Merson, Ellenson

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Where is the Elmerson family from?

You can see how Elmerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmerson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elmerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Elmerson families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Elmerson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elmerson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elmerson 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 Elmerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elmerson. 100% of Elmerson 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Elmerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Elmerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmerson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Elmerson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Elmerson. For the veterans among your Elmerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmerson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Elmerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elmerson in 1967 was 84, and 102 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elmerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elmerson 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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