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Emeneker Family History

Emeneker 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: Meeker, Menaker, Boenker, Menger, Mentzer, Meneses, Boedeker, Blenker

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Where is the Emeneker family from?

You can see how Emeneker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emeneker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emeneker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Emeneker families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Emeneker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Emeneker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Emeneker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emeneker 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Emeneker. 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 19 military records available for the last name Emeneker. For the veterans among your Emeneker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emeneker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Emeneker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Emeneker in 1964 was 81, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emeneker 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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