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Hembry Family History

Hembry Surname Meaning

see Embery. see Amery.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hembry family from?

You can see how Hembry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hembry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hembry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Hembry families living in Somerset. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hembry's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hembry families in 1891.
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What did your Hembry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hembry. 93% of Hembry 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
    93%
  • Retired
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hembry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hembry 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Hembry. 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 225 military records available for the last name Hembry. For the veterans among your Hembry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hembry lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hembry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hembry in 1968 was 68, and 92 in 2004.

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