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Emberg Family History

Emberg Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Amberg, Lemberg, Enberg, Edberg, Ekberg, Elberg, Berg, Seaberg

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Where is the Emberg family from?

You can see how Emberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Emberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Emberg families living in Georgia. This was about 26% of all the recorded Emberg's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Emberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Emberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emberg. 40% of Emberg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Emberg women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    40%
  • Helper
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Emberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emberg 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Emberg. 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 285 military records available for the last name Emberg. For the veterans among your Emberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emberg lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Emberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Emberg in 1957 was 25, and 70 in 2004.

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