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Emmele Family History

Emmele 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: Emmel, Miele, Mele, Emmett, Eisele, Ermel, Emmer, Semmel, Gemmel

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Where is the Emmele family from?

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

There are 130 census records available for the last name Emmele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmele 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Emmele. 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 9 military records available for the last name Emmele. For the veterans among your Emmele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmele lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Emmele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Emmele in 1964 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmele 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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