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Emberlin Family History

Emberlin 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: Eberlin, Berlin, Merlin, Kimberlin, Emberton, Emmerling, Oberlin

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Where is the Emberlin family from?

You can see how Emberlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emberlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Emberlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Emberlin families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Emberlin's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Emberlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emberlin 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 Emberlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emberlin. 72% of Emberlin 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
    72%
  • Ass Father On Farm
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Emberlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 953 census records available for the last name Emberlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emberlin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Emberlin. 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 91 military records available for the last name Emberlin. For the veterans among your Emberlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emberlin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Emberlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Emberlin in 1956 was 48, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emberlin 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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