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Emmler Family History

Emmler 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: Emmer, Emler, Embler, Semmler, Elmer, Kamler, Eller, Demler, Semler

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Where is the Emmler family from?

You can see how Emmler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emmler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Emmler families living in Texas. This was about 57% of all the recorded Emmler's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Emmler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmler 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 Emmler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emmler. 100% of Emmler 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 Emmler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Emmler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmler 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Emmler. 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 124 military records available for the last name Emmler. For the veterans among your Emmler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Emmler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Emmler in 1964 was 72, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmler 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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