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Emarson Family History

Emarson 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: Marson, Emerson, Parson, Marton, Maron, Marron, Maison, Merson, Mason

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Where is the Emarson family from?

You can see how Emarson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emarson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Emarson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Emarson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Emarson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Emarson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emarson 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 Emarson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emarson. 100% of Emarson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Emarson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emarson 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Emarson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Emarson. For the veterans among your Emarson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emarson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emarson 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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