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Emmershy Family History

Emmershy 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: Emmerson, Emmer, Emery, Emmerich, Emmert, Remmers, Nemmers, Emerson

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmershy 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 22 census records available for the last name Emmershy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmershy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Emmershy. 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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There are 35 military records available for the last name Emmershy. For the veterans among your Emmershy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmershy lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Emmershy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Emmershy in 1978 was 91, and 76 in 1997.

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