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Emperle Family History

Emperle 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: Merle, Epperly, Laperle, Hemmerle, Hemperly, Esterle, Eberle, Perle

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Where is the Emperle family from?

You can see how Emperle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emperle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Emperle family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Emperle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Emperle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emperle 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 25 census records available for the last name Emperle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emperle 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Emperle. 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 14 military records available for the last name Emperle. For the veterans among your Emperle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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