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Emelia Family History

Emelia 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: Melia, Melis, Melin, Emslie, Meli, Melita, Mejia, Melka, Elia, Milia

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Where is the Emelia family from?

You can see how Emelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emelia family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Emelia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Emelia families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Emelia's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Emelia families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 732 census records available for the last name Emelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emelia 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Emelia. 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 24 military records available for the last name Emelia. For the veterans among your Emelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emelia lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Emelia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Emelia in 1967 was 86, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emelia 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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