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Embres Family History

Embres 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: Embrey, Embree, Mares, Hembree, Erbes, Mires, Amores, Mores, Myres

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Where is the Embres family from?

You can see how Embres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Embres family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Embres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Embres family living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Embres's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Embres families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Embres 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 194 census records available for the last name Embres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embres 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Embres. 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 66 military records available for the last name Embres. For the veterans among your Embres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embres lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Embres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Embres in 1967 was 88, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Embres 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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