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Emmertson Family History

Emmertson 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: Emmerson, Emberton, Emerton, Eilertson, Emerson, Ellertson, Emberson

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Where is the Emmertson family from?

You can see how Emmertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmertson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Emmertson families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Emmertson's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Emmertson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmertson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Emmertson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emmertson. 100% of Emmertson women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Emmertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmertson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Emmertson. 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 23 military records available for the last name Emmertson. For the veterans among your Emmertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmertson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Emmertson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Emmertson in 1965 was 46, and 81 in 2000.

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