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Emmerton Family History

Emmerton Surname Meaning

see Emberton.

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


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Where is the Emmerton family from?

You can see how Emmerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmerton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Emmerton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Emmerton families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Emmerton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Emmerton families in 1891.
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What did your Emmerton 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 Emmerton. 30% of Emmerton men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Emmerton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emmerton were Barber and Housewife.

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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
    30%
  • Incapacitated
    30%
  • Railway Porter
    20%
  • Barber
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Emmerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmerton 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Emmerton. 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 719 military records available for the last name Emmerton. For the veterans among your Emmerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmerton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Emmerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Emmerton in 1964 was 81, and 93 in 2004.

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