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Emire Family History

Emire 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: Emile, Lemire, Mire, More, Spire, Mira, Mir, Erie, Maire, Mare

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Where is the Emire family from?

You can see how Emire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emire family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Emire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Emire families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Emire's in USA. New York had the highest population of Emire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Emire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emire 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Emire. 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 8 military records available for the last name Emire. For the veterans among your Emire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emire lifespan?

Average Emire life expectancy in 1986 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emire 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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