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Emmet Family History

Emmet Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Emmett .

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


Similar surnames: Emmel, Emmott, Emmert, Emley, Sammet, Elmes, Emmett, Kemmer, Empey

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Where is the Emmet family from?

You can see how Emmet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emmet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Emmet families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Emmet's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Emmet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Emmet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Emmet. 60% of Emmet 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
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Emmet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmet 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Emmet. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Emmet. For the veterans among your Emmet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Emmet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Emmet in 1963 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

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