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Emmsley Family History

Emmsley 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: Mosley, Hemsley, Emley, Masley, Easley, Ensley, Endsley, Eisley

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Where is the Emmsley family from?

You can see how Emmsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmsley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Emmsley families were found in USA in 1840, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Emmsley family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Emmsley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Emmsley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmsley 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 Emmsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ward Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emmsley. 100% of Emmsley women worked as a Ward Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Ward Maid
    100%

What Emmsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Emmsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmsley 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Emmsley. 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 105 military records available for the last name Emmsley. For the veterans among your Emmsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmsley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Emmsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Emmsley in 1970 was 63, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emmsley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmsley 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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