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Emins Family History

Emins 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: Emans, Ekins, Emens, Evins, Min, Amin, Elias, Minas, Lins, Mains

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Where is the Emins family from?

You can see how Emins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Emins families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Emins's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Emins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emins 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 Emins ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Emins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emins 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Emins. 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 21 military records available for the last name Emins. For the veterans among your Emins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emins lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emins 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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