History of your Surname
Get access to Eleme family records.Start a free trial

Eleme Family History

Eleme Name 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: Lee, Elmer, Elam, Kleve, Klemm, Plume, Cleve, Clee, Lemp, Klee

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Eleme family from?

You can see how Eleme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eleme family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eleme family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Eleme's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Eleme families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eleme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Eleme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eleme. 100% of Eleme men worked as a Farm Labor. .

View Census Data for Eleme | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Eleme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Eleme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eleme census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Eleme

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Eleme. 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.

View all Eleme immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Eleme. For the veterans among your Eleme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Eleme military records

You've only scratched the surface of Eleme family history

Discover More

What is the average Eleme lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Eleme family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Eleme last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial