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Emse Family History

Emse 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: Emde, Esse, Else, Emme, Ems, Emge, Rose, Hase, Hose, Fuse

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Where is the Emse family from?

You can see how Emse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Emse family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Emse's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Emse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Emse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emse 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Emse. 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 24 military records available for the last name Emse. For the veterans among your Emse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emse lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1970, in the United States, Emse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Emse in 1957 was 69, and 77 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emse 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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