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Emener Family History

Emener 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: Meyer, Eigner, Demeter, Diener, Miner, Meier, Kempner, Meer, Menger

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Where is the Emener family from?

You can see how Emener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emener family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Emener families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Emener's in USA. New York had the highest population of Emener families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Emener ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Emener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emener 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Emener. 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 14 military records available for the last name Emener. For the veterans among your Emener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emener lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Emener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Emener in 1964 was 75, and 78 in 1999.

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