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Emlock Family History

Emlock 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: Lock, Mock, Block, Glock, Ellick, Klock, Flock, Smock, Plock, Eslick

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Where is the Emlock family from?

You can see how Emlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emlock family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Emlock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Emlock family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Emlock's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Emlock families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Emlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emlock 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 Emlock. 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 20 military records available for the last name Emlock. For the veterans among your Emlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emlock lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Emlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Emlock in 1968 was 60, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emlock 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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