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Emelity Family History

Emelity 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: Melito, Melita, Melis, Melin, Melia, Verity, Meloy, Emley, Emling

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Where is the Emelity family from?

You can see how Emelity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emelity family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Emelity family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Emelity's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Emelity families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emelity 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 Emelity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emelity 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 Emelity. 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 45 military records available for the last name Emelity. For the veterans among your Emelity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emelity lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Emelity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Emelity in 1966 was 75, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emelity 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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