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Empleton Family History

Empleton 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: Embleton, Templeton, Appleton, Eggleton, Pembleton, Eagleton, Elton

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Where is the Empleton family from?

You can see how Empleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Empleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Empleton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Empleton family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Empleton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Empleton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Empleton 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 Empleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Empleton. 100% of Empleton 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Empleton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Empleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Empleton 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Empleton. 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 54 military records available for the last name Empleton. For the veterans among your Empleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Empleton lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Empleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Empleton in 1980 was 63, and 73 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Empleton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Empleton 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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