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Elmlund Family History

Elmlund 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: Holmlund, Englund, Edlund, Eklund, Edmund, Ekelund, Ecklund, Lund

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Where is the Elmlund family from?

You can see how Elmlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmlund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Elmlund families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Elmlund's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elmlund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elmlund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elmlund ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Elmlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmlund 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Elmlund. 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 172 military records available for the last name Elmlund. For the veterans among your Elmlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmlund lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Elmlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Elmlund in 1962 was 88, and 90 in 2004.

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