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Embretson Family History

Embretson 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: Embleton, Emberson, Amberson, Moreton, Emberton, Emerton, Betson

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Where is the Embretson family from?

You can see how Embretson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Embretson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Embretson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Embretson families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Embretson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Embretson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Embretson 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 Embretson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Embretson. 40% of Embretson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Embretson women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farming
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Embretson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Embretson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embretson 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Embretson. 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 49 military records available for the last name Embretson. For the veterans among your Embretson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embretson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Embretson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Embretson in 1959 was 36, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Embretson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Embretson 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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