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Emlar Family History

Emlar 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, Omar, Vilar, Klar, Solar, Elam, Mar, Demar, Eller, Demler

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Where is the Emlar family from?

You can see how Emlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emlar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Emlar families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Emlar family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Emlar's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Emlar families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Emlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emlar 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Emlar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Emlar. For the veterans among your Emlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emlar lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emlar 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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