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Emersen Family History

Emersen 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: Emerson, Iversen, Merson, Mergen, Enerson, Emerton, Evensen, Espersen

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Where is the Emersen family from?

You can see how Emersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emersen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Emersen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Emersen families living in New Hampshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Emersen's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Emersen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emersen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Emersen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emersen. 100% of Emersen 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Emersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emersen 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Emersen. 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 33 military records available for the last name Emersen. For the veterans among your Emersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emersen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Emersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Emersen in 1962 was 78, and 57 in 2003.

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