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Emrey Family History

Emrey 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: Emley, Empey, Emry, Embrey, Rey, Carey, Early, Rarey, Exley, Emmer

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Where is the Emrey family from?

You can see how Emrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Emrey families living in Lancashire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Emrey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Emrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emrey 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 Emrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emrey. 72% of Emrey men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farm Operator
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Emrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emrey 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Emrey. 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 301 military records available for the last name Emrey. For the veterans among your Emrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emrey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Emrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Emrey in 1962 was 79, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emrey 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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