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Emms Family History

Emms Surname Meaning

variant of Emm with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Emms family from?

You can see how Emms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emms family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emms families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 261 Emms families living in Norfolk. This was about 21% of all the recorded Emms's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Emms families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emms 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 Emms ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Emms. 8% of Emms men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Emms women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emms were Farmer and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Farm Labourer
    7%
  • Market Gardener
    5%
  • Farmer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Emms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emms 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Emms. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Emms. For the veterans among your Emms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emms lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Emms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Emms in 1962 was 76, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emms 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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