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Ernbach Family History

Ernbach 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: Erbach, Fernbach, Dernbach, Urbach, Orbach, Leinbach, Gronbach

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Where is the Ernbach family from?

You can see how Ernbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernbach family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ernbach families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ernbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ernbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernbach 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 15 census records available for the last name Ernbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernbach 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ernbach. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ernbach. For the veterans among your Ernbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernbach lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernbach 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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