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Emmart Family History

Emmart 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: Emmert, Ewart, Emmett, Emmer, Smart, Mart, Ehart, Hemmert, Elgart

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Where is the Emmart family from?

You can see how Emmart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emmart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Emmart families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Emmart's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Emmart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmart 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 Emmart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emmart. 26% of Emmart men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Emmart women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Emmart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Emmart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmart 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Emmart. 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 233 military records available for the last name Emmart. For the veterans among your Emmart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmart lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Emmart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Emmart in 1959 was 57, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmart 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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