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Emanson Family History

Emanson 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: Evanson, Manson, Manton, Branson, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Maison

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Where is the Emanson family from?

You can see how Emanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emanson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Emanson families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Emanson family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Emanson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Emanson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emanson 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 42 census records available for the last name Emanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emanson 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Emanson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Emanson. For the veterans among your Emanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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