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Emmich Family History

Emmich 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: Emmick, Emich, Emrich, Emmrich, Eich, Mich, Emmerich, Ehrich, Tomich

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Where is the Emmich family from?

You can see how Emmich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmich family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Emmich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Emmich family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Emmich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Emmich families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmich 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 Emmich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emmich. 100% of Emmich men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Emmich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Emmich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmich 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Emmich. 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 546 military records available for the last name Emmich. For the veterans among your Emmich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmich lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Emmich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Emmich in 1968 was 54, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmich 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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