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Embley Family History

Embley Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Emley in Yorkshire Embley in Northumbria or Himley in Staffordshire.

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


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Where is the Embley family from?

You can see how Embley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Embley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Embley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 179 Embley families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Embley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Embley families in 1891.
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What did your Embley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Embley. 42% of Embley men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Embley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Embley were Plumbers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • General Labourer
    42%
  • Cotton Weaver
    25%
  • Dairyman
    17%
  • Plumbers Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    7%
  • Cotton Weaver
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%

What Embley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Embley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embley 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Embley. 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 432 military records available for the last name Embley. For the veterans among your Embley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Embley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Embley in 1961 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Embley 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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