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Emis Family History

Emis 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: Remis, Mis, Enis, Ermis, Eis, Ekis, Ems, Emig, Bemis, Amis

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Where is the Emis family from?

You can see how Emis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Emis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Emis families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Emis's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Emis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emis 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 Emis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emis. 54% of Emis men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Emis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emis were Labor and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Emis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 967 census records available for the last name Emis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emis 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Emis. 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 370 military records available for the last name Emis. For the veterans among your Emis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Emis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Emis in 1968 was 78, and 81 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emis 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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