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Emerich Family History

Emerich Surname Meaning

German: variant of Emmerich.

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


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Where is the Emerich family from?

You can see how Emerich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emerich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Emerich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Emerich families living in New Brunswick. This was about 56% of all the recorded Emerich's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Emerich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emerich 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 Emerich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emerich. 23% of Emerich men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Emerich women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emerich were Foreman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Foreman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Operator
    9%

What Emerich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Emerich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emerich 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 971 immigration records available for the last name Emerich. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Emerich. For the veterans among your Emerich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emerich lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Emerich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Emerich in 1951 was 42, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emerich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emerich 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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