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Eminson Family History

Eminson Surname Meaning

from the Middle English female personal name Eman + son.Post-medieval examples may alternatively be variants of Edmondson.

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


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Where is the Eminson family from?

You can see how Eminson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eminson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Eminson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Eminson families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Eminson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Eminson families in 1891.
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What did your Eminson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eminson. 75% of Eminson men worked as a Farmer and 89% of Eminson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eminson were Railway Eng Maintenance Staff and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Railway Eng Maintenance Staff
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eminson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eminson 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Eminson. 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 70 military records available for the last name Eminson. For the veterans among your Eminson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eminson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Eminson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Eminson in 1967 was 60, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eminson 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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