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Emlinger Family History

Emlinger 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: Remlinger, Emfinger, Emminger, Ellinger, Erlinger, Eminger, Ehlinger

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Where is the Emlinger family from?

You can see how Emlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emlinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Emlinger families living in Ohio. This was about 77% of all the recorded Emlinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Emlinger families in 1880.
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What did your Emlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Book Keeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emlinger. 100% of Emlinger women worked as a Book Keeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Book Keeper
    100%

What Emlinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Emlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emlinger 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Emlinger. 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 125 military records available for the last name Emlinger. For the veterans among your Emlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emlinger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Emlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Emlinger in 1953 was 51, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emlinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emlinger 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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