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Embrey Family History

Embrey Name Meaning

English: variant of Embry 1 and

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


Similar surnames: Embree, Embry, Hembree, Emory, Emry, Bembry, Morey, Esarey, Mabrey

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Where is the Embrey family from?

You can see how Embrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Embrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Embrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Embrey families living in British Columbia. This was about 18% of all the recorded Embrey's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Embrey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Embrey 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 Embrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Embrey. 25% of Embrey men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Embrey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Embrey were Farm Laborer and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Saleslady
    9%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Embrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embrey 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Embrey. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Embrey. For the veterans among your Embrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embrey lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Embrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Embrey in 1943 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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