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Emmanuel Family History

Emmanuel Surname Meaning

French German Welsh Jewish (Sephardic and Ashkenazic) West Indian (mainly Haiti) and African (mainly Nigeria and Tanzania):

from the personal name Emmanuel (see Emanuel).

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


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Where is the Emmanuel family from?

You can see how Emmanuel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmanuel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emmanuel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Emmanuel families living in Glamorgan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Emmanuel's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Emmanuel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmanuel 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 Emmanuel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railwayman Shunter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Emmanuel. 25% of Emmanuel men worked as a Railwayman Shunter and 90% of Emmanuel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emmanuel were Colliery Hewer and Barmaid.

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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

  • Railwayman Shunter
    25%
  • Chauffeur Gardener
    25%
  • Coal Hewer
    25%
  • Colliery Hewer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    6%
  • Barmaid
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Emmanuel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmanuel 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Emmanuel. 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 599 military records available for the last name Emmanuel. For the veterans among your Emmanuel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmanuel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Emmanuel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Emmanuel in 1960 was 66, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmanuel 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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