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Embelton Family History

Embelton 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: Emberton, Belton, Embleton, Melton, Pemberton, Emerton, Hambelton

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Where is the Embelton family from?

You can see how Embelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Embelton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Embelton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Embelton families living in Northumberland. This was about 54% of all the recorded Embelton's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Embelton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Embelton 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 Embelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Embelton. 100% of Embelton 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 710 census records available for the last name Embelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embelton 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Embelton. 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 19 military records available for the last name Embelton. For the veterans among your Embelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embelton lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Embelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Embelton in 1972 was 84, and 70 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Embelton 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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