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Emington Family History

Emington 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: Edington, Remington, Henington, Ellington, Ovington, Edgington

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Where is the Emington family from?

You can see how Emington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Emington families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Emington's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Emington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emington 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 Emington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emington. 100% of Emington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Emington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Emington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emington 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Emington. 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 44 military records available for the last name Emington. For the veterans among your Emington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emington lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Emington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Emington in 1973 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emington

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emington 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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