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Elmey Family History

Elmey 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: Elmer, Elsey, Eley, Elley, Elzey, Elmes, Ellen, Helmer, Ley, Kley

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Where is the Elmey family from?

You can see how Elmey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elmey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Elmey family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elmey's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Elmey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elmey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elmey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Elmey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmey 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Elmey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Elmey. For the veterans among your Elmey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmey lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1978, in the United States, Elmey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Elmey in 1976 was 86, and 79 in 1978.

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