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Embrose Family History

Embrose 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: Ambrose, Marose, Pembroke, Dambrose, Brose, Ambroise, Amorose, Embree

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Where is the Embrose family from?

You can see how Embrose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Embrose family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Embrose families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Embrose family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Embrose's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Embrose families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Embrose surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Embrose ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Embrose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embrose 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Embrose. 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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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Embrose. For the veterans among your Embrose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embrose lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Embrose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Embrose in 1968 was 65, and 84 in 2002.

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