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Emm Family History

Emm Surname Meaning

English (Wiltshire): variant of Imm.

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


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Where is the Emm family from?

You can see how Emm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emm families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 102 Emm families living in Wiltshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Emm's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Emm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emm 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 Emm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Emm. 43% of Emm men worked as a Gardener and 84% of Emm women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emm were Grocers Assistant and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    43%
  • Bricklayer
    29%
  • Grocers Assistant
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

What Emm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Emm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emm 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Emm. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Emm. For the veterans among your Emm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emm lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Emm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Emm in 1959 was 46, and 61 in 2003.

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