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Emptage Family History

Emptage Surname Meaning

unexplained; possibly of continental origin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Emptage family from?

You can see how Emptage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emptage family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Emptage families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 199 Emptage families living in Kent. This was about 70% of all the recorded Emptage's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Emptage families in 1891.
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What did your Emptage ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Emptage. 25% of Emptage men worked as a Gardener and 92% of Emptage women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emptage were Horseman On Farm and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Gardener
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Horseman On Farm
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Dduties
    3%
  • Hairdresser
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Emptage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Emptage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emptage 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Emptage. 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 390 military records available for the last name Emptage. For the veterans among your Emptage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emptage lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Emptage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Emptage in 1963 was 64, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emptage 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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