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Emanuelson Family History

Emanuelson Surname Meaning

Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Emanuelsson: patronymic from the personal name Emanuel.

Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Emanuelsen a cognate of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Emanuelson family from?

You can see how Emanuelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emanuelson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Emanuelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Emanuelson families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Emanuelson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Emanuelson families in 1891.
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What did your Emanuelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emanuelson. 27% of Emanuelson men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Emanuelson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emanuelson were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Emanuelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emanuelson 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Emanuelson. 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 438 military records available for the last name Emanuelson. For the veterans among your Emanuelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emanuelson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Emanuelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Emanuelson in 1962 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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