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Effenberger Family History

Effenberger 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: Offenberger, Poffenberger, Eisenberger, Kaffenberger, Ellenberger

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Where is the Effenberger family from?

You can see how Effenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Effenberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Effenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Effenberger families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Effenberger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Effenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Effenberger 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 Effenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Effenberger. 50% of Effenberger 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Fireman
    15%

What Effenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Effenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Effenberger 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Effenberger. 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 541 military records available for the last name Effenberger. For the veterans among your Effenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Effenberger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Effenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Effenberger in 1961 was 62, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Effenberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Effenberger 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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