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Van Emburgh Family History

Van Emburgh 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: Van Amburgh, Van Amburg, Vandenburgh, Vanderburgh, Vandenburg

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Where is the Van Emburgh family from?

You can see how Van Emburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Emburgh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Emburgh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 68 Van Emburgh families living in New Jersey. This was about 97% of all the recorded Van Emburgh's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Emburgh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Emburgh 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 501 census records available for the last name Van Emburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Emburgh 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Van Emburgh. 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 158 military records available for the last name Van Emburgh. For the veterans among your Van Emburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Emburgh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Van Emburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Van Emburgh in 1968 was 82, and 74 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Emburgh 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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