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Emersom Family History

Emersom 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: Emerson, Merson, Enerson, Emerton, Everson, Hersom, Emmerson

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Where is the Emersom family from?

You can see how Emersom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emersom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Emersom family living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Emersom's in USA. Illinois and 5 other states had the highest population of Emersom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emersom 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 50 census records available for the last name Emersom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emersom 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 Emersom. 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 8 military records available for the last name Emersom. For the veterans among your Emersom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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