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Elmets Family History

Elmets 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: Elmes, Elmer, Emmett, Eames, Elpers, Elfers, Ellers, Elbers, Ellens

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Where is the Elmets family from?

You can see how Elmets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmets family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elmets family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elmets's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Elmets families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Elmets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmets 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Elmets. 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 5 military records available for the last name Elmets. For the veterans among your Elmets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmets lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Elmets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Elmets in 1973 was 88, and 89 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elmets 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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