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Emmitt Family History

Emmitt Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Emmett.

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


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Where is the Emmitt family from?

You can see how Emmitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Emmitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Emmitt families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Emmitt's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Emmitt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmitt 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 Emmitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emmitt. 32% of Emmitt men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Emmitt women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emmitt were Miner and Operator.

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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%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    36%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Operator
    15%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Emmitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmitt 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Emmitt. 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 801 military records available for the last name Emmitt. For the veterans among your Emmitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmitt lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Emmitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Emmitt in 1947 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmitt 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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