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Emmings Family History

Emmings Surname Meaning

see Hemmings.

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


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Where is the Emmings family from?

You can see how Emmings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmings family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Emmings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Emmings families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Emmings's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Emmings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmings 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 Emmings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Emmings. 100% of Emmings men worked as a General Labourer Heavy Worker and 76% of Emmings 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    8%
  • Parlour Maid
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%

What Emmings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Emmings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmings 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Emmings. 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 151 military records available for the last name Emmings. For the veterans among your Emmings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmings lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Emmings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Emmings in 1965 was 68, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emmings

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmings 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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