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Emperley Family History

Emperley 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: Epperley, Epperly, Everley, Perley, Hemperly, Timperley, Kimberley

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Where is the Emperley family from?

You can see how Emperley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emperley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Emperley family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Emperley's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Emperley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emperley 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 37 census records available for the last name Emperley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emperley 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 Emperley. 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 11 military records available for the last name Emperley. For the veterans among your Emperley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emperley lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1992, in the United States, Emperley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Emperley in 1991 was 63, and 70 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emperley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emperley 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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