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Emhe Family History

Emhe 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: Emde, Emme, Emge, He, Che, Erie, Ege, Eve, Mee, Eade

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Where is the Emhe family from?

You can see how Emhe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emhe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Emhe family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Emhe's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Emhe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emhe 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 64 census records available for the last name Emhe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emhe 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 Emhe. 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 49 military records available for the last name Emhe. For the veterans among your Emhe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emhe lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Emhe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Emhe in 1978 was 47, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emhe 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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