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Emder Family History

Emder 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: Elder, Eder, Emmer, Emde, Emler, Emter, Emer, Ender, Eader, Kader

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Where is the Emder family from?

You can see how Emder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emder family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Emder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Emder family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Emder's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Emder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Emder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dairying was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emder. 100% of Emder men worked as a Dairying. .

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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

  • Dairying
    100%
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Emder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emder 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Emder. 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 45 military records available for the last name Emder. For the veterans among your Emder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emder lifespan?

Average Emder life expectancy in 1983 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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