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Emme Family History

Emme Surname Meaning

North German North Frisian and East Frisian: from the Frisian-Low German personal name Emme of uncertain etymology.

This surname is very rare in North and East Frisia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Emme family from?

You can see how Emme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emme family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Emme families living in Quebec. This was about 61% of all the recorded Emme's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Emme families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emme 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 Emme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emme. 32% of Emme men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Emme women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emme were Mechanic and New Worker.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Emme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Emme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emme 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 570 immigration records available for the last name Emme. 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 571 military records available for the last name Emme. For the veterans among your Emme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emme lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Emme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Emme in 1963 was 80, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emme 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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