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Emlyn Family History

Emlyn Surname Meaning

from the lordship of Emlyn in N Carmarthens. The bearer given here is too early for a true hereditary surname.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Emlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emlyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Emlyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Emlyn families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Emlyn's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Emlyn families in 1891.
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What did your Emlyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emlyn. 100% of Emlyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Emlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emlyn 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Emlyn. 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 54 military records available for the last name Emlyn. For the veterans among your Emlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emlyn lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Emlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Emlyn in 1981 was 75, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emlyn 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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