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Emiler Family History

Emiler 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: Emler, Miler, Emile, Embler, Eiler, Miles, Miller, Mier, Eller

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Where is the Emiler family from?

You can see how Emiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emiler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Emiler families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Emiler family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Emiler's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Emiler families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emiler 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 65 census records available for the last name Emiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emiler 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Emiler. 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 2 military records available for the last name Emiler. For the veterans among your Emiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emiler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emiler 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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