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Emmond Family History

Emmond 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: Edmond, Esmond, Emmons, Emond, Lemmond, Hammond, Ormond, Desmond

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Where is the Emmond family from?

You can see how Emmond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmond family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emmond families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Emmond families living in Roxburghshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Emmond's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Emmond families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmond 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 Emmond ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emmond. 50% of Emmond men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Emmond women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emmond were Broker and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Broker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Emmond family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Emmond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmond 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Emmond. 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 91 military records available for the last name Emmond. For the veterans among your Emmond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmond lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Emmond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Emmond in 1953 was 29, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emmond

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmond 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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