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Emch Family History

Emch Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of German Emich a shortened form of Emmerich.

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


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Where is the Emch family from?

You can see how Emch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Emch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Emch families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Emch's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Emch families in 1911.
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What did your Emch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emch. 30% of Emch men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Emch women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emch were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    31%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Emch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Emch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emch 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Emch. 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 883 military records available for the last name Emch. For the veterans among your Emch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emch lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Emch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Emch in 1948 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emch 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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