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Emeric Family History

Emeric Name 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: Emerick, Emerich, Merin, Emery, Emmerich, Merica, Emer, Eric, Emerine

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Where is the Emeric family from?

You can see how Emeric families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emeric family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emeric families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Emeric family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Emeric's in USA. New York had the highest population of Emeric families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emeric 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 Emeric ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emeric. 50% of Emeric men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Emeric. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emeric 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Emeric. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 150 military records available for the last name Emeric. For the veterans among your Emeric ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emeric lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Emeric life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Emeric in 1966 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

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