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Emmaker Family History

Emmaker 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: Emmer, Hammaker, Maker, Eaker, Ramaker, Amaker, Meaker, Hamaker

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Where is the Emmaker family from?

You can see how Emmaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmaker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Emmaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Emmaker family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Emmaker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Emmaker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Emmaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmaker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Emmaker. 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 Emmaker. For the veterans among your Emmaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmaker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmaker 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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