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Emphrey Family History

Emphrey 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: Umphrey, Humphrey, Empey, Mumphrey, Pumphrey, Pelphrey, Embrey

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Where is the Emphrey family from?

You can see how Emphrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emphrey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Emphrey families living in Alabama. This was about 83% of all the recorded Emphrey's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Emphrey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emphrey 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 Emphrey ancestors do for a living?

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

What Emphrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Emphrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emphrey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Emphrey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Emphrey. For the veterans among your Emphrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emphrey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Emphrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Emphrey in 1964 was 71, and 103 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emphrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emphrey 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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