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Emick Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Emig .

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


Similar surnames: Remick, Amick, Edick, Emigh, Emily, Emich, Eick, Demick, Elick, Evick

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Where is the Emick family from?

You can see how Emick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Emick families living in Suffolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Emick's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Emick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Emick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emick. 21% of Emick men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Emick women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emick were Foreman and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Foreman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Emick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emick 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Emick. 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 571 military records available for the last name Emick. For the veterans among your Emick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emick lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Emick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Emick in 1950 was 66, and 51 in 2004.

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