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Emsig Family History

Emsig 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: Essig, Emig, Emling, Emslie, Ensign, Empie, Bisig, Reisig, Lessig

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Where is the Emsig family from?

You can see how Emsig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emsig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Emsig families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Emsig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Emsig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emsig 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 49 census records available for the last name Emsig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emsig 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Emsig. 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 10 military records available for the last name Emsig. For the veterans among your Emsig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emsig lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Emsig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Emsig in 1976 was 92, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emsig 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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