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Origins of the Embleton surname

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Where do most Embletons live?

In 1921, most Embletons lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Embletons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 9,800 records for the Embleton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1658.

Who were Embletons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Embleton first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Embletons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Embletons in 1921
Dressmaker

45

Housekeeper

17

Dress Maker

15

General Servant Domestic

15

Living On Own Means

14

Common Male occupations for Embletons in 1921
Coal Miner

169

Coal Miner Hewer

63

Agricultural Labourer

33

Farm Labourer

25

Plasterer

23

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