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MyHeritage Family TreesChris Edward Embrey, 1944 - 1944
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Chris Edward Embrey, 1944 - 1944
California Deaths, 1940 - 1997Lucrecia Ann (Chris) Embrey, 1936 - 2024
United States Obituary Index from Online SourcesChris Embrey, 1941 - 2023
United States Obituary Index from Online SourcesChris Embrey, Circa 1986 - 2007
United States Obituary Index from Online SourcesChris Embrey, died 2007
United States Obituary Index from Online SourcesChristopher Embrey, born Circa 1952
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut)Christopher Embrey
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut)Christopher Embrey
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania)Christopher Embrey
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania)Christopher Embrey
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania)Christopher Embrey
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania)Christopher Embrey
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky)Christopher Embrey
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Ralph Christopher Embrey, born Circa 1963
United States and Canada, Index of Obituaries, 1900-2019
Chris Embrey, born 1932
U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007Enter a few names and MyHeritage will build your family tree and deliver new insights about Chris Embrey
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- Chris Embry
- Kris Embrey
- Chris Embree
- Kris Embry
- Chris Embray
- Chris Embery
- Chris Embre
- Cris Embrey
- Crist Embrey
- Chriss Embrey
- Arabic: كريس إمبري (Kris 'imbri)
- Chinese (Simplified): 克里斯 恩布雷 (Kè lǐsī Ēn bù léi)
- Czech: Kryštof Embrey
- Danish: Christoffer Embrey
- Dutch: Christoffel Embrey
- French: Christophe Embrey
- German: Christoph Embrey
- Hungarian: Embrey Kristóf
- Italian: Cristoforo Embrey
- Japanese: クリス エンブリー (Kurisu Enburī)
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"Chris" is a shortened form, or diminutive, of names beginning with "Chris-," most commonly Christopher. The root of Christopher lies in the Late Greek name "Christophoros." This name combines "Christos," meaning "Christ" or "anointed," and "phoros," meaning "bearing" or "carrying." Therefore, Christopher literally translates to "Christ-bearer." The "Chris-" prefix retains the connection to Christ. Christopher, and subsequently Chris, gained popularity due to Saint Christopher, a legendary figure said to have carried the Christ child across a river. The name spread throughout Europe during the Middle Ages. "Chris" emerged as a common short form in English-speaking countries. While Christopher has remained consistently popular, "Chris" as an independent given name is less frequent, primarily functioning as a familiar nickname. Variations include "Kris," and related names exist in numerous languages, reflecting the widespread veneration of Saint Christopher.
The surname Embrey has its historical roots in England, with its earliest appearances dating back to the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English personal name "Eanbald," which combines elements meaning "brave" or "bold" and "servant." Over time, the surname evolved, reflecting the social roles of its bearers, often associated with agricultural or landholding occupations. The Embrey family may have originally been landowners or tenants, with the name indicating a connection to the land or a specific geographical feature, such as a river or hill, which was common in the formation of surnames during that era.
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