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Emslie Family History

Emslie Surname Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire): habitational name probably from an unidentified place in Scotland or England named with the Old English elements elm ‘elm’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’ with an intrusive -s-.

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


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Where is the Emslie family from?

You can see how Emslie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emslie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Emslie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 63 Emslie families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Emslie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Emslie families in 1891.
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What did your Emslie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Emslie. 100% of Emslie men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Emslie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Grocers Assistant
    4%
  • Teacher
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Emslie. 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 Emslie. For the veterans among your Emslie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emslie lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Emslie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Emslie in 1958 was 48, and 77 in 2003.

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