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Ellmyer Family History

Ellmyer 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: Elmer, Eller, Ellner, Sellmeyer, Bellmer, Ullmer, Zellmer, Hellyer

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Where is the Ellmyer family from?

You can see how Ellmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellmyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellmyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ellmyer families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellmyer's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Ellmyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellmyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellmyer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ellmyer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Ellmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellmyer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ellmyer. 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 34 military records available for the last name Ellmyer. For the veterans among your Ellmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellmyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ellmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ellmyer in 1962 was 76, and 71 in 2003.

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