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Emite Family History

Emite 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: Emile, Smith, White, Eitel, Leite, Erie, Mate, Eike, Waite, Crite

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Where is the Emite family from?

You can see how Emite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emite family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Emite families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Emite family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Emite's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Emite families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emite 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 Emite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emite. 67% of Emite men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Emite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Emite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emite 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Emite. 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 10 military records available for the last name Emite. For the veterans among your Emite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emite lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Emite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Emite in 1967 was 84, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emite 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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