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Emmans Family History

Emmans Surname Meaning

see Emmins.

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


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Where is the Emmans family from?

You can see how Emmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emmans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Emmans families living in Berkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Emmans's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Emmans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmans 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 Emmans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Emmans. 100% of Emmans men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Emmans 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Domestic
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

What Emmans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Emmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmans 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Emmans. 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 253 military records available for the last name Emmans. For the veterans among your Emmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmans lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Emmans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Emmans in 1952 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmans 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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