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Emrath Family History

Emrath 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: Erath, Kamrath, Rath, Porath, Barath, Ereth, Horath, Math, Hemsath

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Where is the Emrath family from?

You can see how Emrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emrath family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emrath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Emrath families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Emrath's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Emrath families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Emrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emrath 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Emrath. 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 22 military records available for the last name Emrath. For the veterans among your Emrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emrath lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Emrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Emrath in 1975 was 76, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emrath 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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