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Emanuelsen Family History

Emanuelsen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Emanuelson, Emanuele, Emanuel, Danielsen, Samuelsen, Manuele

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Where is the Emanuelsen family from?

You can see how Emanuelsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emanuelsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Emanuelsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Emanuelsen families living in Utah. This was about 50% of all the recorded Emanuelsen's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Emanuelsen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Emanuelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emanuelsen 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 584 immigration records available for the last name Emanuelsen. 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 82 military records available for the last name Emanuelsen. For the veterans among your Emanuelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emanuelsen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Emanuelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Emanuelsen in 1967 was 78, and 93 in 2001.

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