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Elmblad Family History

Elmblad 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: Ekblad, Elman, Elstad, Elbaz, Erbland, Blad, Embler, Ellard, Abad

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Where is the Elmblad family from?

You can see how Elmblad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmblad family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elmblad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Elmblad families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Elmblad's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Elmblad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elmblad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elmblad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elmblad. 100% of Elmblad men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Elmblad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmblad 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Elmblad. 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 83 military records available for the last name Elmblad. For the veterans among your Elmblad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmblad lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Elmblad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Elmblad in 1965 was 82, and 52 in 2004.

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