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Emerline Family History

Emerline 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: Eberline, Emerine, Emerling, Merlin, Esterline, Merlino, Emmerling

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Where is the Emerline family from?

You can see how Emerline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emerline family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Emerline families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Emerline family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Emerline's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Emerline families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emerline surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Emerline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emerline 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Emerline. 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 military records available for the last name Emerline. For the veterans among your Emerline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emerline lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Emerline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Emerline in 1981 was 70, and 59 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emerline

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emerline 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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