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Embers Family History

Embers 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: Ambers, Ebers, Elbers, Egbers, Ebbers, Imber, Eber, Amberg, Ebbert

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Where is the Embers family from?

You can see how Embers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Embers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Embers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Embers families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Embers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Embers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Embers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Embers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Embers. 78% of Embers men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Embers women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Porter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Embers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embers 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Embers. 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 316 military records available for the last name Embers. For the veterans among your Embers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Embers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Embers in 1966 was 61, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Embers 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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