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Embach Family History

Embach 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: Umbach, Erbach, Ebach, Bach, Mach, Urbach, Limbach, Orbach, Hubach

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Where is the Embach family from?

You can see how Embach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Embach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Embach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Embach families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Embach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Embach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Embach 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 Embach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Embach. 100% of Embach men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Embach women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Embach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Embach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embach 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Embach. 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 193 military records available for the last name Embach. For the veterans among your Embach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Embach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Embach in 1963 was 73, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Embach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Embach 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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