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Emge Family History

Emge Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Emke (see Ehmke).

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


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Where is the Emge family from?

You can see how Emge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emge family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Emge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Emge families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 78% of all the recorded Emge's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Emge families in 1911.
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What did your Emge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emge. 26% of Emge men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Emge women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emge were Machinist and Nurse.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Nurse
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Emge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emge 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Emge. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Emge. For the veterans among your Emge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emge lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Emge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Emge in 1952 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emge 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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