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Emerling Name Meaning

Altered form of German Emmerling .

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


Similar surnames: Kemerling, Eberling, Emmerling, Emling, Everling, Emerine, Sterling

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Where is the Emerling family from?

You can see how Emerling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emerling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Emerling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Emerling families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Emerling's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Emerling families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emerling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Emerling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emerling. 22% of Emerling men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Emerling women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emerling were Clerk and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    38%
  • Teacher
    38%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Emerling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emerling 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Emerling. 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 463 military records available for the last name Emerling. For the veterans among your Emerling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emerling lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Emerling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Emerling in 1954 was 36, and 57 in 2004.

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