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Emmerton Family History

Emmerton Name Meaning

see Emberton .

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


Similar surnames: Emberton, Emerton, Emmerson, Edgerton, Summerton, Merton, Pemberton

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Where is the Emmerton family from?

You can see how Emmerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmerton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Emmerton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 33 Emmerton families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Emmerton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Emmerton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmerton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Emmerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Emmerton. 100% of Emmerton men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Emmerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmerton 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Emmerton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 719 military records available for the last name Emmerton. For the veterans among your Emmerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmerton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Emmerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Emmerton in 1964 was 81, and 93 in 2004.

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