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Emmey Family History

Emmey 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: Emley, Emmer, Empey, Emme, Emmel, Emmet, Elmer, Exley, Emmett, Ermel

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Where is the Emmey family from?

You can see how Emmey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Emmey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Emmey families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Emmey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Emmey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmey 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 Emmey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emmey. 100% of Emmey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Emmey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Emmey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmey 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Emmey. 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 16 military records available for the last name Emmey. For the veterans among your Emmey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1995, in the United States, Emmey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Emmey in 1957 was 30, and 82 in 1995.

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