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Embertson Family History

Embertson 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, Emberson, Humbertson, Robertson, Albertson, Amberson

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Where is the Embertson family from?

You can see how Embertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Embertson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Embertson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Embertson family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Embertson's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Embertson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Embertson 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 Embertson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Work and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Embertson. 23% of Embertson men worked as a Farm Work and 100% of Embertson women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farm Work
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Operator
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Embertson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Embertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embertson 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Embertson. 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 60 military records available for the last name Embertson. For the veterans among your Embertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embertson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Embertson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Embertson in 1952 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Embertson 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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