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Hembrey Name Meaning

see Embery . see Amery .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Hembree, Embrey, Hemsley, Hemby, Bembry, Hemry, Hambley, Embry

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Where is the Hembrey family from?

You can see how Hembrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hembrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hembrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Hembrey family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Hembrey's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hembrey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hembrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hembrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hembrey. 28% of Hembrey men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Miner
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Proprietor Green House
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hembrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hembrey 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Hembrey. 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 131 military records available for the last name Hembrey. For the veterans among your Hembrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hembrey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hembrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hembrey in 1963 was 48, and 88 in 2002.

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