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Emid Family History

Emid 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: Eid, Smid, Emig, Min, Amin, Mir, Hamid, Erie, Remis, Mis

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Where is the Emid family from?

You can see how Emid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emid family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Emid families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Emid families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Emid's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Emid families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emid 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 99 census records available for the last name Emid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emid 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Emid. 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 3 military records available for the last name Emid. For the veterans among your Emid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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