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Embrey Family History

Embrey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Embry 1 and

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


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Where is the Embrey family from?

You can see how Embrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Embrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Embrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 74 Embrey families living in Shropshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Embrey's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Embrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Embrey 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 Embrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Embrey. 20% of Embrey men worked as a Farm Labourer and 69% of Embrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Embrey were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    20%
  • Dairy Farmer
    14%
  • Lorry Driver farmer
    14%
  • General Labourer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Cook
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Embrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embrey 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Embrey. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Embrey. For the veterans among your Embrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embrey lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Embrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Embrey in 1943 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Embrey 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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