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Embree Family History

Embree Surname Meaning

English: variant of Embury or Emery.

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


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Where is the Embree family from?

You can see how Embree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Embree family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Embree families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 162 Embree families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 74% of all the recorded Embree's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Embree families in 1911.
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What did your Embree ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Embree. 48% of Embree men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Embree women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Embree were Student and Teacher.

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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
    48%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Labourer
    6%
  • Student
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Student
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Embree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Embree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embree 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Embree. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Embree. For the veterans among your Embree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embree lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Embree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Embree in 1943 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Embree

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Embree 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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