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Emberson Family History

Emberson Surname Meaning

English (Essex and London): variant of Emmerson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Emberson family from?

You can see how Emberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emberson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emberson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 212 Emberson families living in Essex. This was about 39% of all the recorded Emberson's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Emberson families in 1891.
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What did your Emberson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Emberson. 19% of Emberson men worked as a Gardener and 77% of Emberson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emberson were Porter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Gardener
    19%
  • Lorry Driver
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • Porter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Emberson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emberson 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 782 immigration records available for the last name Emberson. 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 979 military records available for the last name Emberson. For the veterans among your Emberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emberson lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Emberson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Emberson in 1946 was 28, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emberson 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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