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Embesi Family History

Embesi 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: Imbesi, Erbes, Mei, Best, Ernest, Imber, Eber, Amberg, Ames, Abbasi

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Where is the Embesi family from?

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

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Embesi. 100% of Embesi women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Embesi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Embesi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embesi 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Embesi. 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 32 military records available for the last name Embesi. For the veterans among your Embesi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embesi lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Embesi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Embesi in 1967 was 80, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Embesi 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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