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Emeson Family History

Emeson 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: Emison, Emerson, Empson, Elson, Melson, Menon, Merson, Mason, Beeson

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Where is the Emeson family from?

You can see how Emeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Emeson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Emeson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Emeson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Emeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emeson. 100% of Emeson 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 578 census records available for the last name Emeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emeson 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Emeson. 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 53 military records available for the last name Emeson. For the veterans among your Emeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emeson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Emeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Emeson in 1973 was 54, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emeson 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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