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Emig Family History

Emig Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Emig family from?

You can see how Emig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Emig families living in Middlesex. This was about 71% of all the recorded Emig's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Emig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emig 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 Emig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emig. 16% of Emig men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Emig women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emig were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    16%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Secretary
    8%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Emig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emig 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Emig. 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 Emig. For the veterans among your Emig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emig lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Emig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Emig in 1944 was 25, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emig 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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