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Emelle Family History

Emelle 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: Melle, Lemelle, Ezelle, Mehle, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Molle, Selle

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Where is the Emelle family from?

You can see how Emelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emelle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Emelle families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Emelle family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Emelle's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Emelle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emelle 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 42 census records available for the last name Emelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emelle 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Emelle. 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 Emelle. For the veterans among your Emelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emelle lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2000, in the United States, Emelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Emelle in 1953 was 20, and 66 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emelle 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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