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Emsy Family History

Emsy 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: Ems, Emry, May, Moy, Remy, Espy, Demay, East, Emley, Emde

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Where is the Emsy family from?

You can see how Emsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emsy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Emsy families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Emsy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Emsy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emsy 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 50 census records available for the last name Emsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emsy 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 Emsy. 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 14 military records available for the last name Emsy. For the veterans among your Emsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emsy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emsy 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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