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Emberley Family History

Emberley 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: Kimberley, Berley, Everley, Moberley, Eberle, Oberley, Embrey

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Where is the Emberley family from?

You can see how Emberley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emberley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Emberley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 13 Emberley families living in Hampshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Emberley's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Emberley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emberley 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 Emberley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Emberley. 100% of Emberley men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Emberley 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Emberley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Emberley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emberley 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Emberley. 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 128 military records available for the last name Emberley. For the veterans among your Emberley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emberley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Emberley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Emberley in 1968 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emberley 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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