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Emich Family History

Emich Surname Meaning

German: from a shortened form of the personal name Emmerich. Compare Amick.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Emich family from?

You can see how Emich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Emich families living in Yorkshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Emich's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Emich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emich 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 Emich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Power Machine Opperator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emich. 25% of Emich men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Emich women worked as a Power Machine Opperator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emich were Labor and Practical Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Upholsterer
    13%
  • Labor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Power Machine Opperator
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Practical Nurse
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Emich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emich 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Emich. 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 905 military records available for the last name Emich. For the veterans among your Emich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Emich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Emich in 1963 was 57, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emich 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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