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Ebbeka Family History

Ebbeka Name 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: Ebbert, Ebben, Ebbers, Bobek, Eber, Belka, Breda, Bera, Lebeda, Erber

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Where is the Ebbeka family from?

You can see how Ebbeka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebbeka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ebbeka families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Ebbeka's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Ebbeka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebbeka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ebbeka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ebbeka. 100% of Ebbeka 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Ebbeka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Ebbeka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebbeka 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ebbeka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Ebbeka. For the veterans among your Ebbeka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebbeka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Ebbeka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ebbeka in 1962 was 85, and 93 in 2002.

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