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Emmersen Family History

Emmersen 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: Emmerson, Espersen, Emerson, Emberson, Enderson, Iversen, Merson

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Where is the Emmersen family from?

You can see how Emmersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmersen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emmersen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Emmersen families living in New Hampshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Emmersen's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Emmersen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmersen 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 Emmersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmersen 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Emmersen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Emmersen. For the veterans among your Emmersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmersen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Emmersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Emmersen in 1972 was 87, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmersen 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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