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Embras Family History

Embras 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: Maras, Bras, Moras, Embry, Embrey, Embree, Ras, Mura, Mora, Mars

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Where is the Embras family from?

You can see how Embras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Embras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Embras family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Embras's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Embras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Embras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Embras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embras 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Embras. 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 2 military records available for the last name Embras. For the veterans among your Embras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embras lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Embras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Embras in 1979 was 50, and 91 in 2003.

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