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Emry Family History

Emry Surname Meaning

Altered form of Emery.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Emry family from?

You can see how Emry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Emry families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Emry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Emry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emry 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 Emry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emry. 100% of Emry women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Emry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emry 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Emry. 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 938 military records available for the last name Emry. For the veterans among your Emry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emry lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Emry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Emry in 1956 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emry 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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