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Emmerik Family History

Emmerik 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: Emmer, Emmerich, Emmert, Emerick, Elmer, Merin, Emmett, Hemmerich

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Where is the Emmerik family from?

You can see how Emmerik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmerik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Emmerik family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Emmerik's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Emmerik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmerik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Emmerik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmerik 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Emmerik. 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 37 military records available for the last name Emmerik. For the veterans among your Emmerik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmerik lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Emmerik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Emmerik in 1973 was 74, and 87 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmerik 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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