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Emering Family History

Emering 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: Emerine, Emerling, Merin, Hering, Merino, Emling, Moring, Doering

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Where is the Emering family from?

You can see how Emering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emering family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Emering families living in Colorado. This was about 30% of all the recorded Emering's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Emering families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emering 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 167 census records available for the last name Emering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emering 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Emering. 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 33 military records available for the last name Emering. For the veterans among your Emering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emering lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Emering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Emering in 1966 was 72, and 51 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emering 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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