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Emilian Family History

Emilian 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: Milian, Millan, Milan, Kilian, Milia, Emilio, Milman, Millian, Melin

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Where is the Emilian family from?

You can see how Emilian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emilian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Emilian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Emilian families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Emilian's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Emilian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emilian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Emilian ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Emilian ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Emilian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emilian 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Emilian. 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 28 military records available for the last name Emilian. For the veterans among your Emilian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emilian lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Emilian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Emilian in 1972 was 91, and 84 in 2004.

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