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Emory Family History

Emory Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Emery. This form of the surname has now died out in Britain.

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


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Where is the Emory family from?

You can see how Emory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emory family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emory families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Emory families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Emory's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Emory families in 1891.
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What did your Emory ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emory. 100% of Emory 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 34,000 census records available for the last name Emory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emory 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Emory. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Emory. For the veterans among your Emory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emory lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Emory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Emory in 1944 was 29, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emory 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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