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Emerle Family History

Emerle 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: Merle, Eberle, Mehle, Melle, Merlo, Mele, Everley, Emery, Oberle

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Where is the Emerle family from?

You can see how Emerle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emerle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Emerle families living in New Jersey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Emerle's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Emerle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emerle 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 Emerle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emerle. 100% of Emerle men worked as a Helper.

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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 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Emerle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Emerle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emerle 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Emerle. 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 28 military records available for the last name Emerle. For the veterans among your Emerle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emerle lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Emerle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Emerle in 1960 was 73, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emerle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emerle 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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