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Emmens Family History

Emmens Surname Meaning

see Emmins.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Emmens family from?

You can see how Emmens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emmens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Emmens families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Emmens's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Emmens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmens 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 Emmens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Emmens. 43% of Emmens men worked as a Farm Labourer and 84% of Emmens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emmens were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    43%
  • Bricklayer
    29%
  • General Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Carder Paper Carrier Industry
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Emmens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmens 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Emmens. 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 411 military records available for the last name Emmens. For the veterans among your Emmens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmens lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Emmens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Emmens in 1961 was 56, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmens 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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