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Emswiller Family History

Emswiller 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, Miller, Spiller, Siller, Weismiller, Stiller, Willer

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Where is the Emswiller family from?

You can see how Emswiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emswiller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emswiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 49 Emswiller families living in Virginia. This was about 84% of all the recorded Emswiller's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Emswiller families in 1880.
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What did your Emswiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emswiller. 40% of Emswiller 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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Meat Cutter
    20%

What Emswiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Emswiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emswiller 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Emswiller. 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 133 military records available for the last name Emswiller. For the veterans among your Emswiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emswiller lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Emswiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Emswiller in 1961 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emswiller 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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