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Emmill Family History

Emmill 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: Gemmill, Mill, Hamill, Estill, Emile, Emily, Gemmell, Emmel, Hammill

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Where is the Emmill family from?

You can see how Emmill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmill family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Emmill family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Emmill's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Emmill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmill 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 66 census records available for the last name Emmill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmill 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Emmill. 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 12 military records available for the last name Emmill. For the veterans among your Emmill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmill 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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