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Emerick Family History

Emerick Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Emerich or Emmerich.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Emerick family from?

You can see how Emerick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emerick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emerick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Emerick families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Emerick's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Emerick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emerick 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 Emerick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emerick. 94% of Emerick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

What Emerick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Emerick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emerick 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Emerick. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Emerick. For the veterans among your Emerick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emerick lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Emerick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Emerick in 1942 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emerick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emerick 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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