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Emman Family History

Emman 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: Elman, Eyman, Edman, Emma, Ekman, Erman, Ehman, Enman, Amman, German

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Where is the Emman family from?

You can see how Emman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Emman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Emman family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Emman's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Emman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Emman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Tip Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emman. 50% of Emman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Emman women worked as a Tip Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emman were Truck Driver and Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tip Stitcher
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Servant
    34%

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Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Emman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emman 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Emman. 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 84 military records available for the last name Emman. For the veterans among your Emman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emman lifespan?

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