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Elems Family History

Elems 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: Elms, Lees, Elias, Elam, Evers, Klemm, Leys, Lemp, Elm, Ales

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Where is the Elems family from?

You can see how Elems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elems family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elems families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Elems families living in Essex. This was about 42% of all the recorded Elems's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Elems families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elems surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elems ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elems. 100% of Elems women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elems 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Elems. 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 109 military records available for the last name Elems. For the veterans among your Elems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elems lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Elems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Elems in 1971 was 71, and 64 in 2003.

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