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Emens Family History

Emens Surname Meaning

English (Essex): variant of Hemmings or Emans and in some cases perhaps a weakened form of Edmonds.

This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

Altered form of Dutch Emans.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Emens family from?

You can see how Emens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Emens families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Emens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Emens families in 1891.
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What did your Emens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Emens. 43% of Emens men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 91% of Emens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emens were General Labourer and Private Means.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Horseman On Farm
    43%
  • Shop Assistant
    29%
  • General Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Private Means
    10%

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Passenger Lists

There are 481 immigration records available for the last name Emens. 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 453 military records available for the last name Emens. For the veterans among your Emens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emens lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Emens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Emens in 1956 was 34, and 47 in 2004.

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