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Emler Family History

Emler Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Amalhari composed of the elements amal ‘capable brave eager’ + hari heri ‘army’.

German: probably a variant of Emmler, a habitational name for someone from Emmeln in northwestern Germany.

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


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Where is the Emler family from?

You can see how Emler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Emler families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Emler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Emler families in 1891.
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What did your Emler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emler. 89% of Emler 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
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Emler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emler 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Emler. 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 748 military records available for the last name Emler. For the veterans among your Emler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Emler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Emler in 1947 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emler 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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