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Embsee Family History

Embsee 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: Embree, Hembree, Ebsen, Embler, Embrey, Moses, Masse, Mabee, Maser

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Where is the Embsee family from?

You can see how Embsee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Embsee family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Embsee families living in Oregon. This was about 89% of all the recorded Embsee's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Embsee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Embsee 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 14 census records available for the last name Embsee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embsee 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Embsee. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Embsee. For the veterans among your Embsee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embsee lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Embsee 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Embsee

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