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Emeis Family History

Emeis 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: Meis, Emens, Reis, Mei, Melis, Meise, Ames, Preis, Evers, Kreis

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Where is the Emeis family from?

You can see how Emeis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emeis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emeis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Emeis families living in Texas. This was about 57% of all the recorded Emeis's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Emeis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emeis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Emeis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emeis. 100% of Emeis men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Emeis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Emeis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emeis 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Emeis. 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 43 military records available for the last name Emeis. For the veterans among your Emeis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emeis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Emeis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Emeis in 1966 was 88, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emeis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emeis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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