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Empey Name Meaning

English (London): variant of Impey .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Emley, Exley, Semper, Epley, Rampey, Espe, Eavey, Kemper, Wimpey

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Where is the Empey family from?

You can see how Empey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Empey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Empey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 6 Empey families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Empey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Empey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Empey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Empey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Empey. 28% of Empey men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Empey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Empey were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Empey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Empey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Empey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Empey. For the veterans among your Empey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Empey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Empey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Empey in 1953 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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