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Emorey Family History

Emorey 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: Morey, Embrey, Emory, More, Morley, Demory, Moren, Mory, Amory, Emley

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Where is the Emorey family from?

You can see how Emorey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emorey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emorey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Emorey families living in Maryland. This was about 36% of all the recorded Emorey's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Emorey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Emorey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emorey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Emorey. 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 23 military records available for the last name Emorey. For the veterans among your Emorey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emorey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Emorey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Emorey in 1968 was 66, and 91 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emorey 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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