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Emnes Family History

Emnes 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: Enes, Eanes, Ehnes, Ennes, Hines, Ernest, Ames, Mones, Fones, Mynes

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Where is the Emnes family from?

You can see how Emnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emnes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Emnes family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Emnes's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Emnes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emnes 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 29 census records available for the last name Emnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emnes 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 Emnes. 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 6 military records available for the last name Emnes. For the veterans among your Emnes 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 Emnes 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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