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Emmith Family History

Emmith 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: Emmitt, Smith, Emmett, Demmitt, Nesmith, Emmi, Emmott, Emmet, Emeigh

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Where is the Emmith family from?

You can see how Emmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmith family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Emmith family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Emmith's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Emmith families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmith 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 30 census records available for the last name Emmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmith 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Emmith. 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 16 military records available for the last name Emmith. For the veterans among your Emmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmith lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Emmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Emmith in 1963 was 78, and 67 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmith 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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