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Origins of the Emus surname

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About the Emuses

We have a total number of 230 records for people with the last name Emus.

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Where do most Emuses live?

In 1921, most Emuses lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Emuses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 187 records for the Emus surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Emuses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Emuses.

What are the most common Emus first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Emuses

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

Common Female occupations for Emuses in 1921
Cotton Weaver

5

Attends School

3

Nail Maker

3

Domestic Servant

2

Dressmaker

2

Common Male occupations for Emuses in 1921
Nailmaker

3

Attends School

2

Market Gardener

2

Traveller Retired

2

Agricultural Labourer

1

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