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Edinberg Family History

Edinberg 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: Weinberg, Winberg, Enberg, Linberg, Grinberg, Finberg, Edinger

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Where is the Edinberg family from?

You can see how Edinberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edinberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Edinberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Edinberg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Edinberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Edinberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edinberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edinberg ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Edinberg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Edinberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edinberg 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Edinberg. 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 24 military records available for the last name Edinberg. For the veterans among your Edinberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edinberg lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Edinberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Edinberg in 1974 was 93, and 78 in 2001.

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