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Emeny Family History

Emeny Surname Meaning

from the Middle English female personal name Ima(i)ne Emeny; see Ismay.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Emeny family from?

You can see how Emeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emeny family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Emeny families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Emeny families living in Suffolk. This was about 55% of all the recorded Emeny's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Emeny families in 1891.
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What did your Emeny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Emeny. 30% of Emeny men worked as a Bricklayer and 69% of Emeny women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emeny were Farm Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    30%
  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Blacksmith
    20%
  • Farm Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Emeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emeny 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Emeny. 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 309 military records available for the last name Emeny. For the veterans among your Emeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emeny lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Emeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Emeny in 1966 was 91, and 96 in 2004.

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