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Emmers Family History

Emmers 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: Emmer, Emmert, Remmers, Nemmers, Eimers, Elmer, Evers, Emmett

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Where is the Emmers family from?

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

What did your Emmers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emmers. 20% of Emmers men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Emmers women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emmers were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Emmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmers 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Emmers. 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 99 military records available for the last name Emmers. For the veterans among your Emmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmers lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Emmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Emmers in 1965 was 69, and 74 in 2003.

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