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Emlis Family History

Emlis 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: Ellis, Melis, Lis, Elias, Meis, Solis, Allis, Mellis, Malis, Remis

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Where is the Emlis family from?

You can see how Emlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emlis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Emlis families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Emlis family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Emlis's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Emlis families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Emlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emlis 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Emlis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Emlis. For the veterans among your Emlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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