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Emer Family History

Emer Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name from Yiddish emer ‘pail bucket’.

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


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Where is the Emer family from?

You can see how Emer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Emer families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Emer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Emer families in 1891.
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What did your Emer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emer. 100% of Emer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Emer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emer 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Emer. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Emer. For the veterans among your Emer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Emer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Emer in 1964 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emer 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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