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Emams Family History

Emams 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: Emans, Emami, Mars, Elam, Imam, Adams, Maus, Mas, Shams, Omans

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Where is the Emams family from?

You can see how Emams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emams family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Emams families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Emams families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Emams's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Emams families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Emams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emams 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Emams. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Emams. For the veterans among your Emams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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