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Emmke Family History

Emmke 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: Emme, Ehmke, Humke, Eike, Limke, Emmer, Emde, Temme, Emm, Hemme

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Where is the Emmke family from?

You can see how Emmke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Emmke families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Emmke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Emmke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmke 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 101 census records available for the last name Emmke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmke 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Emmke. 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 13 military records available for the last name Emmke. For the veterans among your Emmke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Emmke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Emmke in 1965 was 42, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmke 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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