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Embro Family History

Embro 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: Embry, Mero, Amaro, Maro, Muro, Albro, Emery, Bro, Ambroz, Embury

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Where is the Embro family from?

You can see how Embro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Embro family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Embro families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Embro family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Embro's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Embro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Embro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Embro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Embro. 100% of Embro men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Embro women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Embro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embro 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Embro. 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 23 military records available for the last name Embro. For the veterans among your Embro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embro lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Embro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Embro in 1964 was 76, and 51 in 2003.

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