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Emami Family History

Emami Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Iran also Afghanistan): derivative formed with the attributive suffix -i of Persian emām ‘imam’.

The Shiite Muslim status name for a spiritual leader (see Imam).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Emami family from?

You can see how Emami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emami family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Emami family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Emami's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Emami families in 1911.
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What did your Emami ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Egg Breaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emami. 100% of Emami women worked as an Egg Breaker.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Egg Breaker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Emami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emami 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Emami. 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 2 military records available for the last name Emami. For the veterans among your Emami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emami lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Emami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Emami in 1973 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emami 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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