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Emshi Family History

Emshi 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: Shi, Demski, Emslie, Nishi, Oishi, Doshi, Kishi, Eash, Emch, Joshi

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Where is the Emshi family from?

You can see how Emshi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emshi family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 11 Emshi families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Emshi's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Emshi families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Emshi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emshi 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Emshi. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Emshi. For the veterans among your Emshi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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