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Elmore Family History

Elmore Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Ailmer from Old English Æthelmǣr composed of the elements æthel ‘noble’ and mǣre ‘famous’. Aylmer has also been established in Ireland since the 16th century.

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


Similar surnames: Elsmore, Wetmore, Elmer, Wilmore, Elford, Blore, Belmore, Wedmore

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Where is the Elmore family from?

You can see how Elmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elmore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 79 Elmore families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Elmore's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elmore families in 1891.
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What did your Elmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elmore. 14% of Elmore men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Elmore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elmore were Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Du. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • House Painter
    8%
  • Bricklayer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Household Duties
    2%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    2%
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Census Records

There are 90,000 census records available for the last name Elmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmore 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Elmore. 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 20,000 military records available for the last name Elmore. For the veterans among your Elmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmore lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Elmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elmore in 1943 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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