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Emboden Family History

Emboden 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: Imboden, Boden, Moden, Inboden, Bowden, Eden, Spoden, Marden, Bode

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Where is the Emboden family from?

You can see how Emboden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emboden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emboden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Emboden families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Emboden's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Emboden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emboden 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 Emboden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emboden. 34% of Emboden men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Emboden women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Labor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Emboden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Emboden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emboden 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Emboden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Emboden. For the veterans among your Emboden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emboden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Emboden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Emboden in 1962 was 79, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emboden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emboden 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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