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Emmelhainz Family History

Emmelhainz 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: Mcelwain, Hemmelgarn, Emmerling, Mcelvain, Mcelhany, Melin, Meehan

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Where is the Emmelhainz family from?

You can see how Emmelhainz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmelhainz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emmelhainz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Emmelhainz families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Emmelhainz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Emmelhainz families in 1880.
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What did your Emmelhainz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emmelhainz. 100% of Emmelhainz men worked as an 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

  • Operator
    100%

What Emmelhainz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Emmelhainz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmelhainz 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Emmelhainz. 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 42 military records available for the last name Emmelhainz. For the veterans among your Emmelhainz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmelhainz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Emmelhainz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Emmelhainz in 1966 was 61, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmelhainz 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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