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Emsall Family History

Emsall Surname Meaning

see Empsall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Emsall family from?

You can see how Emsall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emsall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Emsall families living in Yorkshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Emsall's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Emsall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emsall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Emsall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emsall. 100% of Emsall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Emsall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emsall 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Emsall. 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 3 military records available for the last name Emsall. For the veterans among your Emsall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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