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Emeal Family History

Emeal 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: Emel, Smeal, Beal, Real, Neal, Smead, Seal, Edel, Mehl, Ezell

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Where is the Emeal family from?

You can see how Emeal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emeal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Emeal family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Emeal's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Emeal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emeal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Emeal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emeal 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Emeal. 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 7 military records available for the last name Emeal. For the veterans among your Emeal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emeal lifespan?

Average Emeal life expectancy in 1980 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emeal 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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