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Emshwiller Family History

Emshwiller 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, Shiller, Manwiller, Miller, Spiller, Hiller, Siller

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Where is the Emshwiller family from?

You can see how Emshwiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emshwiller family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Emshwiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Emshwiller families living in Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Emshwiller's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Emshwiller families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emshwiller 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 352 census records available for the last name Emshwiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emshwiller 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Emshwiller. 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 144 military records available for the last name Emshwiller. For the veterans among your Emshwiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emshwiller lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Emshwiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Emshwiller in 1946 was 37, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emshwiller 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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