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Emburg Family History

Emburg 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: Embury, Lemburg, Amberg, Burg, Limburg, Lemberg, Homburg, Enberg

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Where is the Emburg family from?

You can see how Emburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Emburg families living in New Jersey. This was about 57% of all the recorded Emburg's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Emburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Emburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emburg. 100% of Emburg 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Emburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emburg 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Emburg. 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 58 military records available for the last name Emburg. For the veterans among your Emburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emburg lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Emburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Emburg in 1974 was 69, and 86 in 1995.

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