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Elmann Family History

Elmann 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: Ehmann, Elman, Eymann, Mann, Selman, Kelman, Lehmann, Bermann

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Where is the Elmann family from?

You can see how Elmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elmann families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 9 Elmann families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Elmann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Elmann families in 1880.
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What did your Elmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Elmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmann 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Elmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Elmann. For the veterans among your Elmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmann lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Elmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Elmann in 1987 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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