Emmitt Family History

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Emmitt Name Meaning

English: variant spelling of Emmett.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Emmott, Emmet, Evitt, Hammitt, Jemmott, Demmitt, Truitt, Bluitt

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Emmitt Family Origin

Where is the Emmitt family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Emmitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Emmitt families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Emmitt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Emmitt's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Emmitt families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Emmitt Family Occupations

    What did your Emmitt ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Emmitt occupation in the USA was Farmer. 25% of Emmitt's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Emmitt. A less common occupation for the Emmitt family was Keeps House.

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    • Farmer

      25%

    • Laborer

      19%

    • Keeping House

      8%

    • Keeps House

      6%

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

    Emmitt Historical Records

    What Emmitt family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Emmitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmitt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Emmitt. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Emmitt. For the veterans among your Emmitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Emmitt Life Expectancy

    What is the average Emmitt lifespan?

    Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Emmitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Emmitt in 1947 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emmitt

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmitt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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