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Emmetsberger Family History

Emmetsberger 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: Semelsberger, Maltsberger, Weisberger, Ernsberger, Eisenberger

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Where is the Emmetsberger family from?

You can see how Emmetsberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emmetsberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emmetsberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Emmetsberger families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Emmetsberger's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Emmetsberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emmetsberger 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 102 census records available for the last name Emmetsberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emmetsberger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Emmetsberger. 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 34 military records available for the last name Emmetsberger. For the veterans among your Emmetsberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emmetsberger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Emmetsberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Emmetsberger in 1962 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emmetsberger 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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