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Embly Family History

Embly 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: Emily, Embry, Early, Kemble, Bly, Maly, Emley, Hambly, Emery, Amble

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Where is the Embly family from?

You can see how Embly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Embly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Embly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Embly families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Embly's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Embly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Embly 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 Embly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Embly. 100% of Embly 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Embly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embly 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Embly. 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 863 military records available for the last name Embly. For the veterans among your Embly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embly lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Embly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Embly in 1963 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Embly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Embly 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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