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Emden Family History

Emden Surname Meaning

variant of Emsden with loss of -s-. perhaps a variant of Amsden with loss of -s-.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Emden family from?

You can see how Emden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Emden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Emden families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Emden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Emden families in 1891.
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What did your Emden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Salesman (street Trader) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Emden. 100% of Emden men worked as a Salesman (street Trader) and 85% of Emden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Salesman (street Trader)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Dressmaker
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Emden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emden 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Emden. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Emden. For the veterans among your Emden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emden lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Emden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Emden in 1965 was 68, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emden 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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