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Embler Family History

Embler Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Emmel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Embler family from?

You can see how Embler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Embler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Embler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Embler families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Embler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Embler families in 1891.
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What did your Embler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Embler. 72% of Embler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Embler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embler 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Embler. 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 803 military records available for the last name Embler. For the veterans among your Embler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Embler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Embler in 1963 was 81, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Embler 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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