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Emold Family History

Emold 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: Emond, Bold, Gold, Mole, Mould, Ewald, Wold, Moll, Edmond, Hold

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Where is the Emold family from?

You can see how Emold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emold family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Emold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Emold families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Emold's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Emold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Emold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emold 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Emold. 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 4 military records available for the last name Emold. For the veterans among your Emold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Emold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Emold in 1963 was 76, and 64 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emold 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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