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Emmins Family History

Emmins Surname Meaning

Variant of Emin (see Eman) with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Variant of Hemmings.

In some cases perhaps a weakened form of Edmonds.

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


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Where is the Emmins family from?

You can see how Emmins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Emmins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Emmins families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Emmins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Emmins families in 1891.
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What did your Emmins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Emmins. 50% of Emmins men worked as a Bricklayer and 79% of Emmins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emmins were Butcher Heavy Work 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

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Window Cleaner
    25%
  • Butcher Heavy Work
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Laundry Hand
    4%
  • Waitress
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Emmins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmins 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Emmins. 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 242 military records available for the last name Emmins. For the veterans among your Emmins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmins lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Emmins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Emmins in 1968 was 70, and 105 in 2003.

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