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Empy Family History

Empy Name 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: Espy, Empey, Emry, May, Kemp, Moy, Remy, Demay, Lemp, Epps

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Where is the Empy family from?

You can see how Empy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Empy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Empy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 41 Empy families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Empy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Empy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Empy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Empy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Empy. 100% of Empy men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Empy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Empy 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Empy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 171 military records available for the last name Empy. For the veterans among your Empy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Empy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Empy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Empy in 1964 was 71, and 24 in 1999.

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