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Emilie Family History

Emilie 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: Emslie, Emile, Emilio, Smilie, Milne, Bailie, Smillie, Milde, Empie

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Where is the Emilie family from?

You can see how Emilie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emilie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Emilie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Emilie families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Emilie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Emilie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emilie 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 Emilie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Emilie. 100% of Emilie men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Emilie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Emilie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emilie 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Emilie. 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 30 military records available for the last name Emilie. For the veterans among your Emilie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emilie lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1995, in the United States, Emilie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Emilie in 1987 was 73, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emilie 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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