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Emile Family History

Emile Surname Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti) (Émile): from the French personal name Émile from Latin Aemilius (see Emilio).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Emile family from?

You can see how Emile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emile family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emile families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Emile families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Emile's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Emile families in 1891.
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What did your Emile ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emile. 100% of Emile 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Emile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emile 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Emile. 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 820 military records available for the last name Emile. For the veterans among your Emile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emile lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Emile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Emile in 1955 was 48, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emile 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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