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Emmerlich Family History

Emmerlich 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: Emmerich, Hemmerich, Emmerling, Emerich, Emmrich, Ehrlich, Gerlich

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Where is the Emmerlich family from?

You can see how Emmerlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmerlich family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Emmerlich families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Emmerlich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Emmerlich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmerlich 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 8 census records available for the last name Emmerlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmerlich 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Emmerlich. 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 31 military records available for the last name Emmerlich. For the veterans among your Emmerlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmerlich lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1985, in the United States, Emmerlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Emmerlich in 1970 was 70, and 80 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmerlich 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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