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Empey Family History

Empey Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Impey.

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


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Where is the Empey family from?

You can see how Empey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Empey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Empey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Empey families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Empey's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Empey families in 1891.
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What did your Empey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Empey. 60% of Empey women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Empey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Empey 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 Empey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Empey. For the veterans among your Empey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Empey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Empey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Empey in 1953 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Empey 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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