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Emhiser Family History

Emhiser 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: Meiser, Miser, Ethier, Eiser, Nihiser, Hiser, Emenhiser, Kaiser

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Where is the Emhiser family from?

You can see how Emhiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emhiser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emhiser families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Emhiser family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Emhiser's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Emhiser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Emhiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emhiser 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Emhiser. 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 9 military records available for the last name Emhiser. For the veterans among your Emhiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emhiser lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Emhiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Emhiser in 1980 was 86, and 96 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emhiser 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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