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Emback Family History

Emback Surname 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: Back, Boback, Mack, Lembeck, Feeback, Reback, Koback, Umbach, Erbach

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Where is the Emback family from?

You can see how Emback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emback family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Emback family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Emback's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Emback families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Emback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emback 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Emback. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Emback. For the veterans among your Emback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emback lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Emback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Emback in 1967 was 70, and 87 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emback ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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