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Embaugh Family History

Embaugh 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: Erbaugh, Umbaugh, Ebaugh, Cobaugh, Lobaugh, Tombaugh, Arbaugh

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Where is the Embaugh family from?

You can see how Embaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Embaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Embaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Embaugh family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Embaugh's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Embaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Embaugh 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 126 census records available for the last name Embaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embaugh 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Embaugh. 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 6 military records available for the last name Embaugh. For the veterans among your Embaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embaugh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Embaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Embaugh in 1962 was 56, and 12 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Embaugh 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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