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Ema Family History

Ema Surname 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: Ma, Emm, Lema, Emma, Eva, Ems, Zema, Ela, May, Im

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Where is the Ema family from?

You can see how Ema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ema family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Ema families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ema's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Ema families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ema. 50% of Ema men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Ema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ema 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Ema. 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 48 military records available for the last name Ema. For the veterans among your Ema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ema lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Ema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ema in 1967 was 84, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ema ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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