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Emmering Family History

Emmering 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: Emmerling, Emmerich, Kemmerling, Simmering, Elfering, Hemmerling

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Where is the Emmering family from?

You can see how Emmering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmering family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emmering families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Emmering family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Emmering's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Emmering families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Emmering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmering 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Emmering. 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 128 military records available for the last name Emmering. For the veterans among your Emmering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmering lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Emmering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Emmering in 1962 was 77, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmering 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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