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Emshein Family History

Emshein 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: Esswein, Epstein, Shein, Amrhein, Ekstein, Stein, Shen, Einstein

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Where is the Emshein family from?

You can see how Emshein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emshein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Emshein family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Emshein's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Emshein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Emshein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emshein 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Emshein. 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 Emshein. For the veterans among your Emshein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emshein lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1976, in the United States, Emshein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Emshein in 1971 was 73, and 78 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emshein 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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