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Emps Family History

Emps 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: Epps, Ems, Demps, Erps, Kemps, Kemp, Amos, Apps, Ames, Espy

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Where is the Emps family from?

You can see how Emps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emps family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Emps families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Emps family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Emps's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Emps families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emps 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 152 census records available for the last name Emps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emps 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Emps. 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 29 military records available for the last name Emps. For the veterans among your Emps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emps lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Emps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Emps in 1982 was 84, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emps 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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