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Embs Family History

Embs 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: Ambs, Ebbs, Ems, Amos, Ames, Remis, Mas, Mis, Nemes, Epps

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Where is the Embs family from?

You can see how Embs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Embs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Embs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Embs family living in Derbyshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Embs's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Embs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Embs 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 Embs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Embs. 60% of Embs men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Partners Of Electrical Shop
    40%

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Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Embs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embs 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Embs. 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 194 military records available for the last name Embs. For the veterans among your Embs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Embs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Embs in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Embs 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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