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Elmblade Family History

Elmblade 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: Blade, Ekblad, Blake, Kemble, Bade, Elman, Laprade, Lade, Blades

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Where is the Elmblade family from?

You can see how Elmblade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmblade family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Elmblade families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Elmblade's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elmblade families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elmblade surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elmblade ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Elmblade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmblade 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Elmblade. 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 345 military records available for the last name Elmblade. For the veterans among your Elmblade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmblade lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Elmblade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Elmblade in 1965 was 71, and 76 in 2001.

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