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Emson Family History

Emson Surname Meaning

see Empson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Emson family from?

You can see how Emson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Emson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Emson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Emson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Emson families in 1891.
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What did your Emson 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 Emson. 34% of Emson men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Emson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emson were Club Steward and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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
    34%
  • Lorry Driver
    20%
  • Riding Master
    20%
  • Club Steward
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 341 immigration records available for the last name Emson. 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 382 military records available for the last name Emson. For the veterans among your Emson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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