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Emslander Family History

Emslander 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: Melander, Englander, Auslander, Molander, Elander, Mander, Lander

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Where is the Emslander family from?

You can see how Emslander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emslander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Emslander family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Emslander's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Emslander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emslander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Emslander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emslander. 43% of Emslander men worked as a Common Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Common Laborer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Attendant
    29%

What Emslander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Emslander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emslander 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Emslander. 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 320 military records available for the last name Emslander. For the veterans among your Emslander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emslander lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Emslander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Emslander in 1962 was 84, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emslander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emslander 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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