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Emblem Family History

Emblem Surname Meaning

see Embling.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Emblem family from?

You can see how Emblem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emblem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Emblem families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Emblem families living in Essex. This was about 34% of all the recorded Emblem's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Emblem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emblem 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 Emblem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emblem. 78% of Emblem 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
    78%
  • Joint Head Of Household
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Emblem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Emblem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emblem 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Emblem. 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 203 military records available for the last name Emblem. For the veterans among your Emblem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emblem lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Emblem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Emblem in 1960 was 58, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emblem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emblem 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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