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Where is the Emigh family from?

You can see how Emigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Emigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 62 Emigh families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Emigh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Emigh families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Emigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emigh 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Emigh. 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 Emigh. For the veterans among your Emigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emigh lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Emigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Emigh in 1957 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

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