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Eberlin Name Meaning

German (Alemannic): variant of Eberle .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Eberlein, Oberlin, Eberly, Eblin, Eberling, Kerlin, Heaberlin

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Where is the Eberlin family from?

You can see how Eberlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eberlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eberlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Eberlin families living in Missouri. This was about 25% of all the recorded Eberlin's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Eberlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eberlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eberlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eberlin. 32% of Eberlin men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Eberlin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eberlin were Owner and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Owner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eberlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eberlin 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 815 immigration records available for the last name Eberlin. 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 599 military records available for the last name Eberlin. For the veterans among your Eberlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eberlin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Eberlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eberlin in 1956 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

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