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Elmira Family History

Elmira 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: Elmer, Mira, Lira, Elia, Elmore, Mura, Mora, Taira, Oliva, Kamiya

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Where is the Elmira family from?

You can see how Elmira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmira family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elmira families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Elmira families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Elmira's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elmira families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elmira surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Elmira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmira 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Elmira. 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 134 military records available for the last name Elmira. For the veterans among your Elmira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmira lifespan?

Average Elmira life expectancy in 1973 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elmira 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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