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Emrys Family History

Emrys 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: Emry, Emery, Emans, Edris, Earls, Rys, Forys, Ems, Parys, Eury

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Where is the Emrys family from?

You can see how Emrys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emrys family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Emrys families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Emrys's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Emrys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emrys 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 68 census records available for the last name Emrys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emrys 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Emrys. 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 8 military records available for the last name Emrys. For the veterans among your Emrys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emrys 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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