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Emes Family History

Emes Surname Meaning

see Eames.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Emes family from?

You can see how Emes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Emes families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Emes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Emes families in 1891.
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What did your Emes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Emes. 50% of Emes men worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties and 81% of Emes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emes were Milk Roundsman and Housewife.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Milk Roundsman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Emes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emes 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Emes. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Emes. For the veterans among your Emes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Emes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Emes in 1956 was 58, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emes 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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