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Emet Family History

Emet 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: Kmet, Emel, Emer, Nemet, Smet, Emmet, Emert, Mei, Metz, Nemec

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Where is the Emet family from?

You can see how Emet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Emet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Emet family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Emet's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Emet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emet 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 239 census records available for the last name Emet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emet 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Emet. 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 43 military records available for the last name Emet. For the veterans among your Emet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emet lifespan?

Average Emet life expectancy in 1974 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emet 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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