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Emmig Family History

Emmig 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: Emmi, Emig, Hemming, Emling, Emmer, Emm, Lemming, Ermis, Empie

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Where is the Emmig family from?

You can see how Emmig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emmig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Emmig families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Emmig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Emmig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmig 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 Emmig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emmig. 100% of Emmig women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Emmig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Emmig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmig 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Emmig. 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 42 military records available for the last name Emmig. For the veterans among your Emmig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmig lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1986, in the United States, Emmig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Emmig in 1974 was 76, and 88 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmig 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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