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Emmerson Name Meaning

English: variant of Emerson .

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


Similar surnames: Amerson, Amberson, Enderson, Emberson, Ellerson, Jimerson, Emerson

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Where is the Emmerson family from?

You can see how Emmerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emmerson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 128 Emmerson families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Emmerson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Emmerson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Emmerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Emmerson. 57% of Emmerson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Emmerson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emmerson were Laborer and Operator. .

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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
    57%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Manager
    5%
  • Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
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Census Records

There are 74,000 census records available for the last name Emmerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmerson 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Emmerson. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Emmerson. For the veterans among your Emmerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmerson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Emmerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Emmerson in 1954 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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