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Elmherst Family History

Elmherst 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: Elchert, Elmer, Elpers, Elfers, Ellers, Eichert, Elbert, Emmert

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Where is the Elmherst family from?

You can see how Elmherst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmherst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Elmherst families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Elmherst families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elmherst's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Elmherst families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Elmherst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmherst 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Elmherst. 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 12 military records available for the last name Elmherst. For the veterans among your Elmherst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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