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Embory Family History

Embory 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: Embury, Embry, Emory, Demory, Mory, Amory, Emery, Memory, Amborn

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Where is the Embory family from?

You can see how Embory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Embory family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Embory families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Embory family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Embory's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Embory families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Embory surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Embory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embory 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Embory. 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 4 military records available for the last name Embory. For the veterans among your Embory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embory lifespan?

Average Embory life expectancy in 1974 was 19 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Embory 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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