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Empie Family History

Empie Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Impey or Empey.

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


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Where is the Empie family from?

You can see how Empie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Empie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Empie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Empie families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Empie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Empie families in 1891.
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What did your Empie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Empie. 29% of Empie men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Empie women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Empie were Proprietor and Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • School Teacher
    25%
  • Librarian
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Empie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Empie 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Empie. 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 506 military records available for the last name Empie. For the veterans among your Empie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Empie lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Empie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Empie in 1959 was 54, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Empie 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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