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Emmit Family History

Emmit 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, Emmet, Emmitt, Emmett, Emmer, Emm, Demmitt, Ermis, Empie

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Where is the Emmit family from?

You can see how Emmit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emmit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Emmit families living in Yorkshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Emmit's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Emmit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmit 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 Emmit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emmit. 25% of Emmit men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Labor
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

What Emmit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Emmit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmit 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Emmit. 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 148 military records available for the last name Emmit. For the veterans among your Emmit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmit lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1981, in the United States, Emmit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Emmit in 1966 was 64, and 78 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emmit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmit 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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