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Emsweiler Family History

Emsweiler 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: Emswiler, Osweiler, Enzweiler, Seiler, Weiler, Detweiler, Manweiler

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Where is the Emsweiler family from?

You can see how Emsweiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emsweiler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emsweiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Emsweiler families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Emsweiler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Emsweiler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Emsweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emsweiler 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Emsweiler. 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 3 military records available for the last name Emsweiler. For the veterans among your Emsweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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