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Emels Family History

Emels 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: Emel, Emens, Melis, Meis, Edel, Ames, Evers, Ezell, Mele, Nemes

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Where is the Emels family from?

You can see how Emels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Emels families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Emels's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Emels families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Emels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emels 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Emels. 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 3 military records available for the last name Emels. For the veterans among your Emels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emels lifespan?

Average Emels life expectancy in 1978 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emels 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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