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Emmeston Family History

Emmeston 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: Emberton, Edmiston, Emerton, Meston, Egleston, Emmerson, Humeston

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Where is the Emmeston family from?

You can see how Emmeston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmeston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Emmeston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Emmeston families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Emmeston's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Emmeston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmeston 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 98 census records available for the last name Emmeston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmeston 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Emmeston. 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 2 military records available for the last name Emmeston. For the veterans among your Emmeston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmeston 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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