This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Embey family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Embey Family History

Embey 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: Emley, Empey, Embry, Embrey, Ebey, Imber, Eber, Bey, Erber, Amber

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Embey family from?

You can see how Embey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Embey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Embey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Embey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Embey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Embey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Embey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Embey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Embey. 44% of Embey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Embey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Embey were Proprietor and Machine Operator.

View Census Data for Embey | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Embey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Embey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Embey

Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Embey. 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.

View all Embey immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Embey. For the veterans among your Embey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Embey military records

You've only scratched the surface of Embey family history

Discover More

What is the average Embey lifespan?

Average Embey life expectancy in 1988 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Embey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Embey 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Embey family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial