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Emenry Family History

Emenry 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: Emery, Henry, Merry, Mery, Embury, Kemery, Meny, Emer, Lemery, Penry

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Where is the Emenry family from?

You can see how Emenry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emenry family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Emenry families living in Suffolk. This was about 80% of all the recorded Emenry's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Emenry families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Emenry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emenry 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Emenry. 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 1 military records available for the last name Emenry. For the veterans among your Emenry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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