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Eberman Family History

Eberman 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: Berman, Eyerman, Oberman, Everman, Aberman, German, Bermann, Sherman

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Where is the Eberman family from?

You can see how Eberman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eberman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eberman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Eberman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Eberman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eberman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eberman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eberman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eberman. 24% of Eberman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Eberman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eberman were New Worker and Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eberman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eberman 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Eberman. 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 355 military records available for the last name Eberman. For the veterans among your Eberman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eberman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Eberman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Eberman in 1958 was 53, and 89 in 2004.

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