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Emple Family History

Emple 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: Temple, Empie, Hemple, Wemple, Semple, Kemple, Emile, Epple, Mule

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Where is the Emple family from?

You can see how Emple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emple family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Emple families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Emple family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Emple's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Emple families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emple 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 Emple ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emple. 100% of Emple 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 213 census records available for the last name Emple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emple 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Emple. 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 41 military records available for the last name Emple. For the veterans among your Emple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emple lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Emple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Emple in 1968 was 38, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emple 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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