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Emitt Family History

Emitt 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: Emmitt, Evitt, Smith, Kitt, Hewitt, Emmett, Mott, Litt, Mitts, Plitt

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Where is the Emitt family from?

You can see how Emitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Emitt families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Emitt's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Emitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emitt 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 Emitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emitt. 22% of Emitt men worked as a Clerk and 34% of Emitt women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emitt were Farming and Maid.

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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

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farming
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Emitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Emitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emitt 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Emitt. 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 79 military records available for the last name Emitt. For the veterans among your Emitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emitt lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1999, in the United States, Emitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Emitt in 1956 was 75, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emitt 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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