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Empens Family History

Empens 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: Emens, Kempen, Elpers, Empey, Emmons, Emans, Ewens, Hempen, Ellens

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Where is the Empens family from?

You can see how Empens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Empens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Empens families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Empens's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Empens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Empens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Empens ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Empens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Empens 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Empens. 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 15 military records available for the last name Empens. For the veterans among your Empens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Empens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1982, in the United States, Empens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Empens in 1968 was 67, and 93 in 1982.

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