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Emeans Family History

Emeans 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: Means, Emans, Emens, Meas, Mearns, Omans, Beans, Cremeans, Emmons

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Where is the Emeans family from?

You can see how Emeans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emeans family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Emeans families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Emeans's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Emeans families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Emeans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emeans 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Emeans. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Emeans. For the veterans among your Emeans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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