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Emke Family History

Emke 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: Eike, Emde, Remke, Zemke, Enke, Emme, Lemke, Eke, Ehmke, Emge

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Where is the Emke family from?

You can see how Emke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Emke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Emke families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Emke's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Emke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Emke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emke. 39% of Emke men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Repair Man
    17%
  • Farm Helper
    12%

What Emke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Emke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emke 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Emke. 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 169 military records available for the last name Emke. For the veterans among your Emke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Emke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Emke in 1965 was 73, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emke 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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