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Elmo Family History

Elmo Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Elmo which can be a vernacular altered form of Erasmo Latin Erasmus (compare Eramo).

Alternatively, it can also be an ancient Germanic name derived from helm ‘helmet protection’.

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


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Where is the Elmo family from?

You can see how Elmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elmo families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Elmo families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Elmo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elmo families in 1891.
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What did your Elmo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elmo. 32% of Elmo men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Elmo women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elmo were Farm Labor and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Farm Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Elmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmo 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 655 immigration records available for the last name Elmo. 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 719 military records available for the last name Elmo. For the veterans among your Elmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Elmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elmo in 1960 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elmo 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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