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Emsweller Family History

Emsweller 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, Seller, Weller, Speller, Meller, Mueller, Estelle, Sneller

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Where is the Emsweller family from?

You can see how Emsweller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emsweller family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Emsweller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Emsweller families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Emsweller's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Emsweller families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emsweller 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 Emsweller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emsweller. 63% of Emsweller men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

What Emsweller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Emsweller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emsweller 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Emsweller. 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 122 military records available for the last name Emsweller. For the veterans among your Emsweller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emsweller lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Emsweller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Emsweller in 1956 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emsweller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emsweller 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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