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Origins of the Emanuel surname

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Where do most Emanuels live?

In 1921, most Emanuels lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Emanuels

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 6,270 records for the Emanuel surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Emanuels most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Emanuel first names?

  • Victor
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Emanuels

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Emanuels in 1921
Tailoress

25

Dressmaker

22

House Servant

13

Domestic Servant

12

Housekeeper

10

Common Male occupations for Emanuels in 1921
Coal Miner

86

Coal Miner Hewer

49

Collier

48

Tailor

27

Solicitor

18

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