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Emmets Family History

Emmets 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: Emmett, Emmet, Emmer, Eames, Emmons, Emmert, Hemmes, Remmers, Emme

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Where is the Emmets family from?

You can see how Emmets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmets family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emmets families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Emmets family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Emmets's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Emmets families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmets 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 Emmets ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emmets. 100% of Emmets men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Emmets family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Emmets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmets 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Emmets. 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 74 military records available for the last name Emmets. For the veterans among your Emmets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmets lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Emmets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Emmets in 1965 was 81, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmets 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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