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Emen Family History

Emen 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: Eden, Ewen, Even, Men, Emel, Eben, Emer, Amen, Ehmen, Emens

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Where is the Emen family from?

You can see how Emen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Emen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Emen family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Emen's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Emen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emen 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 570 census records available for the last name Emen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emen 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Emen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Emen. For the veterans among your Emen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Emen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Emen in 1955 was 65, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emen 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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