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Emree Family History

Emree 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: Embree, Erie, Mee, Debree, Free, Bree, Emley, Emmer, Acree, Emde

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Where is the Emree family from?

You can see how Emree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emree family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Emree families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Emree family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Emree's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Emree families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emree 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 81 census records available for the last name Emree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emree 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Emree. 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 37 military records available for the last name Emree. For the veterans among your Emree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emree lifespan?

Average Emree life expectancy in 1966 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emree 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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