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    In 1921, most Embrys lived in south-wales

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    190 Embry Travel & migration records
    1,100 Embrys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Embry

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    Common jobs for Embrys

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

    Common female occupations for Embrys in 1921

    General Servant Domestic

    5

    Laundress

    5

    Charwoman

    4

    General Servant

    4

    Milliner

    4

    Common male occupations for Embrys in 1921

    General Farmers

    23

    Farm Hands

    15

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    11

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    10

    Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    10

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