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Emberlain Family History

Emberlain 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: Eberlein, Eberlin, Berlin, Merlin, Chamberlain, Kimberlin, Emberton

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Where is the Emberlain family from?

You can see how Emberlain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emberlain family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emberlain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Emberlain families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Emberlain's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Emberlain families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Emberlain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emberlain 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Emberlain. 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 6 military records available for the last name Emberlain. For the veterans among your Emberlain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emberlain lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1986, in the United States, Emberlain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Emberlain in 1983 was 74, and 77 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emberlain 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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