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Emry Name Meaning

Altered form of Emery .

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


Similar surnames: Emory, Eury, Embry, Mory, Ary, Amy, Eyre, Ekey, Jerry, Dory

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Where is the Emry family from?

You can see how Emry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Emry families living in Ohio. This was about 27% of all the recorded Emry's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Emry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Emry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emry. 23% of Emry men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Emry women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Emry were Carpenter and 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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Emry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emry 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Emry. 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 938 military records available for the last name Emry. For the veterans among your Emry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emry lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Emry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Emry in 1956 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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