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Emr Family History

Emr 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: Emm, Emer, Ehr, Ems, Emry, Im, Ma, Bear, Beer, Omar

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Where is the Emr family from?

You can see how Emr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Emr family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Emr's in USA. New York had the highest population of Emr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emr 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 Emr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emr. 100% of Emr men worked as a Bartender.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bartender
    100%

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Emr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emr 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Emr. 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 111 military records available for the last name Emr. For the veterans among your Emr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emr lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Emr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Emr in 1966 was 66, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emr 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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