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Emmal Family History

Emmal 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: Emma, Emmel, Kamal, Elman, Ermel, Emmer, Eyman, Emm, Semmel, Edman

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Where is the Emmal family from?

You can see how Emmal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Emmal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Emmal families living in California. This was about 41% of all the recorded Emmal's in USA. California had the highest population of Emmal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmal 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 323 census records available for the last name Emmal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmal 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Emmal. 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 61 military records available for the last name Emmal. For the veterans among your Emmal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmal lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Emmal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Emmal in 1973 was 80, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmal 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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