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Where is the Emil family from?

You can see how Emil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Emil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Emil families living in Ontario. This was about 26% of all the recorded Emil's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Emil families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Emil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emil 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Emil. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Emil. For the veterans among your Emil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emil lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Emil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Emil in 1959 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

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Emil Family History