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Elmer Andrews

Photograph of Elmer Andrews Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Elmer
Surname
Andrews

The Name Elmer

Origin
Old English
Meaning
Noble and famous.
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The Andrews Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Son of Andrew, derived from the Greek name meaning 'strong' or 'manly'.
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Source

Library of Congress

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