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Elmer Family Crest
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Where did the English Elmer family come from? What is the English Elmer family crest and coat of arms? When did the Elmer family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Elmer family history?

The Elmer surname is a habitational derived from the place name Elmore in Gloucestershire. The place name is in turn derived from the Old English "elm," meaning "elm," and "ofer," meaning "river bank," or "ridge."

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Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Elmer include Aylmer, Aylmore, Elmar, Elmer, Elmers, Elmore and others.

First found in Hampshire, where the first on record appears to have been Godwinus filius Elmari listed in 1115.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Elmer research. Another 208 words(15 lines of text) covering the years 1208, 1221, 1316, 1601, 1602, and 1733 are included under the topic Early Elmer History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Elmer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the Elmer family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 180 words(13 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.

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A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants:

Elmer Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • Edward Elmer, who landed in Cambridge, Mass in 1632

Elmer Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Charles Elmer and his wife Hannah landed in America in 1836
  • Charles Elmer, aged 22, arrived in America in 1836
  • Jacob Elmer, who arrived in Mississippi in 1844
  • M E Elmer, who arrived in San Francisco, Cal in 1851
  • Michael Elmer, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1876


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  • Lucius Quintius Cincinnatus Elmer (1793-1883), American Democratic Party politician
  • Jonathan Elmer (1745-1817), American politician, of the Pro-Administration (Federalist ) Party
  • Ebenezer Elmer (1752-1843), American physician
  • William Elmer (1869-1945), American actor of the silent era
  • Charles Wesley Elmer (1872-1954), American amateur astronomer and court reporter
  • Rico Elmer (b. 1969), Swiss ski mountaineer and mountain runner
  • James "Jimmy" Andrew Elmer (b. 1971), former field hockey striker from Australia
  • Lachlan Anthony Elmer (b. 1969), former Australian Field Hockey player
  • Jonas Elmer (b. 1988), Swiss footballer


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