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Emeke Family History

Emeke 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: Mee, Mele, Eike, Emde, Emery, Remke, Meske, Empie, Kreke, Demske

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Where is the Emeke family from?

You can see how Emeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emeke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Emeke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Emeke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Emeke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emeke 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 17 census records available for the last name Emeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emeke 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Emeke. 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 2 military records available for the last name Emeke. For the veterans among your Emeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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