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Emsheimer Family History

Emsheimer 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: Gensheimer, Melsheimer, Berkheimer, Emswiler, Ostheimer, Westheimer

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Where is the Emsheimer family from?

You can see how Emsheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emsheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emsheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Emsheimer families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Emsheimer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Emsheimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emsheimer 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 Emsheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emsheimer. 100% of Emsheimer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Emsheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Emsheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emsheimer 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Emsheimer. 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 46 military records available for the last name Emsheimer. For the veterans among your Emsheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emsheimer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Emsheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Emsheimer in 1969 was 82, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emsheimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emsheimer 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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