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Emberg Family History

Emberg 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: Amberg, Lemberg, Enberg, Edberg, Ekberg, Elberg, Berg, Seaberg

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Where is the Emberg family from?

You can see how Emberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Emberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Emberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Emberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Emberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emberg 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 Emberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emberg. 100% of Emberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Emberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emberg 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Emberg. 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 285 military records available for the last name Emberg. For the veterans among your Emberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emberg lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Emberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Emberg in 1957 was 25, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emberg 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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