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Emmott Family History

Emmott Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Emmett.

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


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Where is the Emmott family from?

You can see how Emmott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Emmott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Emmott families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Emmott's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Emmott families in 1911.
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What did your Emmott ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Emmott. 100% of Emmott men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Emmott women worked as a Clerk.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

What Emmott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Emmott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmott 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Emmott. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Emmott. For the veterans among your Emmott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmott lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Emmott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Emmott in 1951 was 54, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmott 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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