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Emelin Family History

Emelin 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: Melin, Lemelin, Melis, Malin, Melia, Merlin, Helin, Belin, Merin

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Where is the Emelin family from?

You can see how Emelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emelin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emelin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Emelin family living in Nevada. This was about 50% of all the recorded Emelin's in USA. Nevada and 1 other state had the highest population of Emelin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Emelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Trapper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Emelin. 100% of Emelin men worked as a Trapper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Trapper
    100%

What Emelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Emelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emelin 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Emelin. 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 15 military records available for the last name Emelin. For the veterans among your Emelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emelin lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Emelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Emelin in 1978 was 74, and 84 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emelin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emelin 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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