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Emore Family History

Emore Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Émard (see Emard) reflecting the characteristic Canadian and American French rounding of the -ard ending.

The surname Emore is also found in France (Deux-Sèvres) where it is very rare and probably of different origin.

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


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Where is the Emore family from?

You can see how Emore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Emore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Emore families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Emore's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Emore families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emore 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 Emore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emore. 52% of Emore men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Emore women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emore were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    52%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    34%
  • Winder
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Emore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emore 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Emore. 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 145 military records available for the last name Emore. For the veterans among your Emore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emore lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Emore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Emore in 1955 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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