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Elmes Family History

Elmes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Elms.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Elmes family from?

You can see how Elmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elmes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 192 Elmes families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Elmes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elmes families in 1891.
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What did your Elmes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elmes. 11% of Elmes men worked as an Incapacitated and 74% of Elmes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elmes were Railway Clerk and Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Incapacitated
    11%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    9%
  • Railway Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Elmes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Elmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmes 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Elmes. 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 Elmes. For the veterans among your Elmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmes lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Elmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Elmes in 1950 was 62, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elmes 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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