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Embich Family History

Embich 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: Emich, Emrich, Eich, Bobich, Mich, Habich, Ehrich, Rebich, Umbach

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Where is the Embich family from?

You can see how Embich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Embich family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Embich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Embich families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Embich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Embich families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Embich 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 Embich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Embich. 100% of Embich men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Embich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 713 census records available for the last name Embich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Embich 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Embich. 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 279 military records available for the last name Embich. For the veterans among your Embich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Embich lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Embich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Embich in 1956 was 50, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Embich 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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