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Emett Family History

Emett Surname Meaning

see Emmett.

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


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Where is the Emett family from?

You can see how Emett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Emett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Emett families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Emett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Emett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emett 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 Emett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumbers Mate and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Emett. 100% of Emett men worked as a Plumbers Mate and 84% of Emett 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plumbers Mate
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Hospital Nurse
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Emett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emett 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Emett. 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 284 military records available for the last name Emett. For the veterans among your Emett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Emett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Emett in 1968 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emett 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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