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Emmes Family History

Emmes 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, Eames, Hemmes, Emme, Emmel, Emmet, Elmes, Semmes, James, Elmer

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Where is the Emmes family from?

You can see how Emmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emmes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Emmes families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Emmes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Emmes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmes 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 Emmes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emmes. 38% of Emmes men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Emmes women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emmes were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Operator
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    58%
  • Housekeeper
    43%

What Emmes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Emmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmes 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Emmes. 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 235 military records available for the last name Emmes. For the veterans among your Emmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Emmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Emmes in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmes 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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