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Emberts Family History

Emberts 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: Ebberts, Eberts, Ebbert, Roberts, Rembert, Emberton, Imbert, Ambers

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What did your Emberts ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Emberts ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Emberts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emberts 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Emberts. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 3 military records available for the last name Emberts. For the veterans among your Emberts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emberts lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Emberts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Emberts in 1970 was 64, and 33 in 2003.

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