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Emra Family History

Emra 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: Ezra, Emma, Emry, Ma, Mura, Mora, Bara, Serra, Vara, Mira

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Where is the Emra family from?

You can see how Emra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emra family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Emra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Emra family living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Emra's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Emra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emra 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 Emra ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Emra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emra 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Emra. 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 50 military records available for the last name Emra. For the veterans among your Emra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emra lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Emra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Emra in 1956 was 44, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emra 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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