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Effenberg Family History

Effenberg 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: Ellenberg, Eisenberg, Hoffenberg, Ehrenberg, Lowenberg, Freberg

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Where is the Effenberg family from?

You can see how Effenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Effenberg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Effenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Effenberg family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Effenberg's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Effenberg families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Effenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Effenberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Effenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Effenberg 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Effenberg. 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 31 military records available for the last name Effenberg. For the veterans among your Effenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Effenberg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Effenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Effenberg in 1970 was 63, and 60 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Effenberg 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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