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Emzie Family History

Emzie 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: Elzie, Empie, Erie, Emslie, Emde, Benzie, Mazie, Emile, Emme, Edie

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Where is the Emzie family from?

You can see how Emzie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emzie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Emzie families living in Florida. This was about 67% of all the recorded Emzie's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Emzie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emzie 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 55 census records available for the last name Emzie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emzie 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Emzie. 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 12 military records available for the last name Emzie. For the veterans among your Emzie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emzie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1974, in the United States, Emzie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Emzie in 1964 was 68, and 91 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emzie 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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