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Ebendorf Family History

Ebendorf 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: Bendorf, Oberdorf, Neuendorf, Endorf, Elmendorf, Wendorf, Orendorf

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Where is the Ebendorf family from?

You can see how Ebendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ebendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ebendorf family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ebendorf's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ebendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ebendorf ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ebendorf ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Ebendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebendorf 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ebendorf. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ebendorf. For the veterans among your Ebendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebendorf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Ebendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ebendorf in 1964 was 91, and 93 in 1998.

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