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Emsick Family History

Emsick 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: Emrick, Essick, Emmick, Emick, Mick, Ellick, Fasick, Cusick, Remick

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Where is the Emsick family from?

You can see how Emsick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emsick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emsick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Emsick families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Emsick's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Emsick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emsick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Emsick ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Emsick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emsick 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 Emsick. 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 2 military records available for the last name Emsick. For the veterans among your Emsick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emsick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Emsick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Emsick in 1962 was 64, and 87 in 1997.

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