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Empsweller Family History

Empsweller 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: Emswiler, Masteller, Mosteller, Seller, Weller, Peller, Speller

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Where is the Empsweller family from?

You can see how Empsweller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Empsweller family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Empsweller families living in West Virginia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Empsweller's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Empsweller families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Empsweller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Empsweller 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 Empsweller. 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 5 military records available for the last name Empsweller. For the veterans among your Empsweller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Empsweller lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Empsweller 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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