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Emmertsen Family History

Emmertsen 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: Eilertsen, Evertsen, Emmerson, Sivertsen, Emberton, Emerton, Emmert

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Where is the Emmertsen family from?

You can see how Emmertsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmertsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Emmertsen family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Emmertsen's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Emmertsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmertsen 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 58 census records available for the last name Emmertsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmertsen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Emmertsen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Emmertsen. For the veterans among your Emmertsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmertsen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Emmertsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Emmertsen in 1972 was 91, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmertsen 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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