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Emwright Family History

Emwright 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: Enwright, Wright, Enright, Mcright, Mcwright, Epright, Ebright

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Where is the Emwright family from?

You can see how Emwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emwright family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Emwright families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Emwright's in USA. California had the highest population of Emwright families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emwright 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 55 census records available for the last name Emwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emwright 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 Emwright. 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 13 military records available for the last name Emwright. For the veterans among your Emwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emwright lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Emwright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Emwright in 1966 was 72, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emwright 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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