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Embt Family History

Embt 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: Kmet, Abt, East, Elbe, Emde, Emm, Ambs, Eidt, Hemby, Erb

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Where is the Embt family from?

You can see how Embt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Embt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Embt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Embt families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Embt's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Embt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Embt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Embt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Embt. 100% of Embt 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Embt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embt 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Embt. 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 17 military records available for the last name Embt. For the veterans among your Embt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Embt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Embt in 1969 was 79, and 86 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Embt 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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