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Emmrich Family History

Emmrich Surname Meaning

German: variant of Emmerich.

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


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Where is the Emmrich family from?

You can see how Emmrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Emmrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Emmrich families living in Yorkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Emmrich's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Emmrich families in 1891.
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What did your Emmrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emmrich. 40% of Emmrich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Emmrich women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Farmer Helper
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Emmrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Emmrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmrich 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Emmrich. 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 791 military records available for the last name Emmrich. For the veterans among your Emmrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmrich lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Emmrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Emmrich in 1948 was 43, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmrich 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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