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Emele Family History

Emele Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: variant of Emmel

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


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You can see how Emele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emele family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Emele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Emele families living in Missouri. This was about 95% of all the recorded Emele's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Emele families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Emele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emele 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Emele. 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 77 military records available for the last name Emele. For the veterans among your Emele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emele lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Emele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Emele in 1968 was 54, and 64 in 2002.

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