This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Ems family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Ems Family History

Ems Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named.

English: variant of Emm with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

See Imm.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Ems family from?

You can see how Ems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ems family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ems families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Ems families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ems's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ems families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ems surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Ems ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ems. 29% of Ems men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Ems women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ems were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

View Census Data for Ems | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    40%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Ems family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ems census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Ems

Passenger Lists

There are 423 immigration records available for the last name Ems. 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.

View all Ems immigration records

Draft Cards

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

View all Ems military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ems family history

Discover More

What is the average Ems lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ems in 1950 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ems

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ems 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ems family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial