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Embark Family History

Embark Surname 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: Mark, Demark, Bark, Embury, Ebarb, Emard, Embry, Ewbank, Eubank, Bard

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Embark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embark 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Embark. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Embark. For the veterans among your Embark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embark lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2000, in the United States, Embark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Embark in 1996 was 94, and 94 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Embark 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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