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Emenecker Family History

Emenecker 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: Necker, Keesecker, Mencer, Besecker, Mencher, Leyendecker, Mencke

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Where is the Emenecker family from?

You can see how Emenecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emenecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emenecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Emenecker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Emenecker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Emenecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emenecker 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 126 census records available for the last name Emenecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emenecker 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Emenecker. 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 18 military records available for the last name Emenecker. For the veterans among your Emenecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emenecker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Emenecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Emenecker in 1964 was 76, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emenecker 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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