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Eberdt Family History

Eberdt 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: Ebert, Eber, Ebbert, Egert, Herdt, Lebert, Bert, Bendt, Oberst

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Where is the Eberdt family from?

You can see how Eberdt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eberdt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eberdt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Eberdt families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eberdt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eberdt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eberdt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eberdt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eberdt. 60% of Eberdt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eberdt women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Eberdt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Eberdt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eberdt 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Eberdt. 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 67 military records available for the last name Eberdt. For the veterans among your Eberdt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eberdt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Eberdt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eberdt in 1965 was 62, and 66 in 2003.

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