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Eme Family History

Eme Name 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: Ege, Eve, Emde, Emm, Eye, Emel, Emer, Ede, Emme, Ems

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Where is the Eme family from?

You can see how Eme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eme family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Eme families living in Indiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Eme's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Eme families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eme. 34% of Eme men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Eme women worked as a Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eme 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Eme. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Eme. For the veterans among your Eme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eme lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Eme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Eme in 1967 was 52, and 54 in 2003.

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