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Emby Family History

Emby Name Meaning

probably a late variant of Embley with loss of -l-. Compare Ann Embley 1809 in IGI (Bentham WR Yorks) with the 1816 bearer below.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Hemby, Eby, Demby, Emry, Embry, Temby, Erby, May, Moy, Remy

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Where is the Emby family from?

You can see how Emby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Emby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Emby family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Emby's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Emby families in 1840.
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What did your Emby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emby. 100% of Emby men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Emby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emby 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Emby. 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 139 military records available for the last name Emby. For the veterans among your Emby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emby lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Emby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Emby in 1974 was 76, and 61 in 2004.

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