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Emeigh Family History

Emeigh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Emich.

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


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Where is the Emeigh family from?

You can see how Emeigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emeigh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Emeigh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 18 Emeigh families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Emeigh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Emeigh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emeigh 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 Emeigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emeigh. 82% of Emeigh men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Emeigh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emeigh were Chemist 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

  • Laborer
    82%
  • Chemist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Emeigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Emeigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emeigh 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Emeigh. 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 341 military records available for the last name Emeigh. For the veterans among your Emeigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emeigh lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Emeigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Emeigh in 1951 was 33, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emeigh 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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