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Empet Family History

Empet 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: Empey, Emmet, Kmet, Semper, Kemper, Emmett, Esper, Emley, Emmer, Espe

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Where is the Empet family from?

You can see how Empet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Empet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Empet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Empet families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Empet's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Empet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Empet 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 Empet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Empet. 100% of Empet 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 291 census records available for the last name Empet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Empet 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Empet. 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 22 military records available for the last name Empet. For the veterans among your Empet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Empet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Empet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Empet in 1962 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Empet 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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