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Emkes Family History

Emkes 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: Eakes, Eckes, Ecker, Ames, Berkes, Rokes, Moes, Takes, Nemes, Mies

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Where is the Emkes family from?

You can see how Emkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emkes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Emkes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Emkes families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Emkes's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Emkes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emkes 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 Emkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emkes. 100% of Emkes 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Emkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emkes 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Emkes. 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 8 military records available for the last name Emkes. For the veterans among your Emkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emkes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Emkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Emkes in 1965 was 83, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emkes 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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