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Emmeny Family History

Emmeny 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: Emmett, Emley, Emmer, Emery, Empey, Lemmen, Emmons, Ommen, Emmert

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Where is the Emmeny family from?

You can see how Emmeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmeny family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Emmeny families living in Suffolk. This was about 55% of all the recorded Emmeny's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Emmeny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmeny 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 160 census records available for the last name Emmeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmeny 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Emmeny. 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 3 military records available for the last name Emmeny. For the veterans among your Emmeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmeny lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmeny 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emmeny

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