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Emlin Family History

Emlin 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: Emling, Ellin, Eglin, Elin, Eplin, Amlin, Eblin, Edlin, Min, Main

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Where is the Emlin family from?

You can see how Emlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emlin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emlin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 5 Emlin families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Emlin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Emlin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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What did your Emlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emlin. 60% of Emlin men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Emlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Emlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emlin 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Emlin. 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 45 military records available for the last name Emlin. For the veterans among your Emlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emlin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Emlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Emlin in 1976 was 82, and 80 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emlin 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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