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Emrich Family History

Emrich Surname Meaning

German: variant of Emmerich.

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


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Where is the Emrich family from?

You can see how Emrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Emrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Emrich families living in Devon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Emrich's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Emrich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emrich 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 Emrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emrich. 17% of Emrich men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Emrich women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emrich were Clerk and 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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Emrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emrich 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Emrich. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Emrich. For the veterans among your Emrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emrich lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Emrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Emrich in 1944 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emrich 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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