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Elmond Family History

Elmond 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: Edmond, Esmond, Almond, Emond, Elton, Elson, Elman, Eland, Eldon

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Where is the Elmond family from?

You can see how Elmond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmond family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Elmond families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Elmond families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Elmond's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Elmond families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elmond surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elmond ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Maon was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Elmond. 100% of Elmond men worked as a Maon. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Maon
    100%
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Elmond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmond 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Elmond. 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 38 military records available for the last name Elmond. For the veterans among your Elmond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmond lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Elmond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Elmond in 1971 was 36, and 82 in 2004.

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