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Emmel Family History

Emmel Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of any of various ancient Germanic personal names beginning with the element amal ‘capable, brave, eager’.

Habitational name from either of two places so named near Trier.

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


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Where is the Emmel family from?

You can see how Emmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emmel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Emmel families living in Yorkshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Emmel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Emmel families in 1891.
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What did your Emmel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emmel. 100% of Emmel 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Emmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmel 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 979 immigration records available for the last name Emmel. 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 Emmel. For the veterans among your Emmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmel lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Emmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Emmel in 1949 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmel 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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