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Emnett Family History

Emnett 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: Emmett, Ernest, Minett, Bennett, Arnett, Kennett, Nett, Ebnet

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Where is the Emnett family from?

You can see how Emnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Emnett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Emnett families living in Ohio. This was about 42% of all the recorded Emnett's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Emnett families in 1880.
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What did your Emnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emnett. 34% of Emnett men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 851 census records available for the last name Emnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emnett 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Emnett. 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 134 military records available for the last name Emnett. For the veterans among your Emnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emnett lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Emnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Emnett in 1961 was 35, and 54 in 2003.

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