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Emmick Name Meaning

Altered form of German Emich or Emmich a variant of Emmerich .

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


Similar surnames: Emrick, Remmick, Demick, Erick, Kulick, Aumick, Elick, Remick, Emick

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Where is the Emmick family from?

You can see how Emmick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emmick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Emmick families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Emmick's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Emmick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Emmick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emmick. 32% of Emmick men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Emmick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emmick were Clerk 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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Saleslady
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Emmick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmick 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Emmick. 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 515 military records available for the last name Emmick. For the veterans among your Emmick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Emmick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Emmick in 1962 was 68, and 70 in 2003.

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