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Emeg Family History

Emeg 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: Emel, Emer, Emig, Meng, Mei, Nemec, Eden, Elmer, Eng, Eber

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Where is the Emeg family from?

You can see how Emeg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emeg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Emeg families living in Illinois. This was about 91% of all the recorded Emeg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Emeg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emeg 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 46 census records available for the last name Emeg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emeg 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Emeg. 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 4 military records available for the last name Emeg. For the veterans among your Emeg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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