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Emnens Family History

Emnens 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: Emens, Emmons, Emans, Enes, Eanes, Ehnes, Ewens, Enns, Ennen, Ellens

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Where is the Emnens family from?

You can see how Emnens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emnens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emnens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Emnens families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Emnens's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Emnens families in 1880.
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Census Records

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

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