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Emberson Name Meaning

English (Essex and London): variant of Emmerson .

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


Similar surnames: Emerson, Amberson, Elberson, Emberton, Emmerson, Giberson, Everson

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Where is the Emberson family from?

You can see how Emberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emberson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emberson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 47 Emberson families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Emberson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Emberson families in 1911.
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What did your Emberson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Emberson. 100% of Emberson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Emberson women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Emberson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emberson 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 782 immigration records available for the last name Emberson. 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 979 military records available for the last name Emberson. For the veterans among your Emberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emberson lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Emberson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Emberson in 1946 was 28, and 72 in 2004.

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