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Emonds Family History

Emonds 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: Monds, Emond, Lemonds, Edmonds, Edmond, Mones, Monda, Esmond, Emmons

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Where is the Emonds family from?

You can see how Emonds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emonds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emonds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Emonds families living in Derbyshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Emonds's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Emonds families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emonds 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 Emonds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Dut was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emonds. 50% of Emonds women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Emonds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emonds 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Emonds. 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 188 military records available for the last name Emonds. For the veterans among your Emonds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emonds lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Emonds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Emonds in 1963 was 70, and 50 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emonds

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emonds 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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