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Emmons Family History

Emmons Surname Meaning

English: variant either of Hemmings Edmonds (see especially Edmond) or Emans.

Altered form of French Émond (see Emond).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Emmons family from?

You can see how Emmons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emmons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Emmons families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Emmons's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Emmons families in 1891.
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What did your Emmons ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Emmons. 43% of Emmons men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Emmons women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emmons were Builders Labourer and Hairdresser.

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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
    43%
  • Butcher
    29%
  • Builders Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • House Duties
    4%
  • Hairdresser
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Emmons. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Emmons. For the veterans among your Emmons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmons lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Emmons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Emmons in 1944 was 36, and 74 in 2004.

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