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Emmette Family History

Emmette 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, Mette, Emmert, Myette, Emmott, Emmet, Emmitt, Vermette, Matte

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Where is the Emmette family from?

You can see how Emmette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmette family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Emmette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 25 Emmette families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Emmette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Emmette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmette 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 Emmette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emmette. 47% of Emmette men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Emmette women worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Finisher
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Emmette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Emmette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmette 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Emmette. 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 35 military records available for the last name Emmette. For the veterans among your Emmette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmette lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Emmette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Emmette in 1964 was 80, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emmette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmette 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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