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Emason Family History

Emason 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: Mason, Emison, Eason, Amason, Empson, Easton, Jason, Elson, Malon

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Where is the Emason family from?

You can see how Emason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emason family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Emason families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Emason family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Emason's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Emason families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Emason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emason 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Emason. 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 11 military records available for the last name Emason. For the veterans among your Emason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emason 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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