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Emuss Family History

Emuss Surname Meaning

variant of Hemus with loss of H-.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Emuss family from?

You can see how Emuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emuss family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Emuss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Emuss families living in Worcestershire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Emuss's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Emuss families in 1891.
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What did your Emuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emuss. 82% of Emuss 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
    82%
  • House Duties
    19%

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Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Emuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emuss 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Emuss. 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 58 military records available for the last name Emuss. For the veterans among your Emuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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