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Emeneau Family History

Emeneau 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: Mineau, Menear, Reneau, Deneau, Menna, Menza, Vigneau, Lebeau

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Where is the Emeneau family from?

You can see how Emeneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emeneau family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Emeneau families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Emeneau's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Emeneau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emeneau 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 251 census records available for the last name Emeneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emeneau 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Emeneau. 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 4 military records available for the last name Emeneau. For the veterans among your Emeneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emeneau lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Emeneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Emeneau in 1968 was 76, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emeneau 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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