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Emel Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Immel or Imel and possibly also of Emmel .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Edel, Imel, Engel, Demel, Ebel, Meo, Nebel, Axel, Omer, Eckel

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Where is the Emel family from?

You can see how Emel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Emel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Emel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Emel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Emel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emel. 43% of Emel men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Emel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emel were New Worker and Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Labor
    20%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Dishwasher
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Emel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emel 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Emel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 352 military records available for the last name Emel. For the veterans among your Emel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Emel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Emel in 1960 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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