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Emperor Family History

Emperor 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: Mero, Pero, Semper, Kemper, Peron, Esper, Epperly, Emmer, Emery

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Where is the Emperor family from?

You can see how Emperor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emperor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Emperor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Emperor families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Emperor's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Emperor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emperor 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 Emperor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bakery Assistant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emperor. 100% of Emperor women worked as a Bakery Assistant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Bakery Assistant
    100%

What Emperor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Emperor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emperor 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Emperor. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Emperor. For the veterans among your Emperor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emperor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Emperor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Emperor in 1963 was 83, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emperor 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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