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Elmlinger Family History

Elmlinger 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: Helmlinger, Ellinger, Bellinger, Remlinger, Esslinger, Emfinger

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Where is the Elmlinger family from?

You can see how Elmlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmlinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elmlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Elmlinger families living in Ohio. This was about 41% of all the recorded Elmlinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Elmlinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elmlinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elmlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elmlinger. 50% of Elmlinger men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Elmlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmlinger 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Elmlinger. 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 98 military records available for the last name Elmlinger. For the veterans among your Elmlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmlinger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Elmlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Elmlinger in 1959 was 38, and 83 in 2004.

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