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Emelson Family History

Emelson 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: Melson, Emerson, Edelson, Elson, Nelson, Melton, Merson, Kelson

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Where is the Emelson family from?

You can see how Emelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emelson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Emelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Emelson families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Emelson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Emelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emelson 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 Emelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emelson. 100% of Emelson women worked as a Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Emelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emelson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Emelson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Emelson. For the veterans among your Emelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emelson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Emelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Emelson in 1968 was 66, and 99 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emelson 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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