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Emas Family History

Emas 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: Mas, Emans, Ems, Demas, May, Ma, Ras, Omar, Mao, Man

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Where is the Emas family from?

You can see how Emas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Emas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Emas families living in Glamorgan. This was about 26% of all the recorded Emas's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Emas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emas 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 Emas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emas. 29% of Emas men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Emas women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emas were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Emas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emas 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Emas. 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 396 military records available for the last name Emas. For the veterans among your Emas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Emas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Emas in 1963 was 81, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emas 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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