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Emcke Family History

Emcke 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: Eicke, Lemcke, Ecke, Cocke, Eck, Ecker, Backe, Eike, Emde, Nacke

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Where is the Emcke family from?

You can see how Emcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emcke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emcke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Emcke families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Emcke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Emcke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emcke 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 Emcke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emcke. 100% of Emcke men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Emcke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Emcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emcke 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Emcke. 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 8 military records available for the last name Emcke. For the veterans among your Emcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emcke lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Emcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Emcke in 1975 was 79, and 94 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emcke 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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