In a sense, I think it's impossible to separate the two aspects. First you have the "survivors" of Númenor (faithful) come to ME and preserve and spread their culture of love to the Valar and elvish things, language, etc.
But is their lineage Elros - Arathorn, etc., more important that the lessons and frame of mind that their astonishing long lives.
If I would have to choose, i would choose their cultural contributions more than their blood.
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