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Edinburg Family History

Edinburg 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: Limburg, Oldenburg, Winburn, Weinberg, Winberg, Ginsburg, Enberg

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Where is the Edinburg family from?

You can see how Edinburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edinburg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Edinburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Edinburg families living in Louisiana. This was about 49% of all the recorded Edinburg's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Edinburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edinburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edinburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edinburg. 60% of Edinburg men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Edinburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edinburg 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Edinburg. 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 503 military records available for the last name Edinburg. For the veterans among your Edinburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edinburg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Edinburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Edinburg in 1964 was 55, and 74 in 2003.

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