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Emscher Family History

Emscher 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: Escher, Esther, Ascher, Scher, Eicher, Wascher, Eschler, Reuscher

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Where is the Emscher family from?

You can see how Emscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emscher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Emscher family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Emscher's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Emscher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emscher 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 18 census records available for the last name Emscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emscher 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Emscher. 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 1 military records available for the last name Emscher. For the veterans among your Emscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emscher lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Emscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Emscher in 1976 was 70, and 82 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emscher 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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