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Emanuels Family History

Emanuels 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: Emanuel, Emanuele, Emmanuel, Manuel, Manuele, Mangels, Emanuelson

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Where is the Emanuels family from?

You can see how Emanuels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emanuels family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Emanuels families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Emanuels families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Emanuels's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Emanuels families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Emanuels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emanuels 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Emanuels. 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 23 military records available for the last name Emanuels. For the veterans among your Emanuels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emanuels lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2003, in the United States, Emanuels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Emanuels in 1941 was 64, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emanuels 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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