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Eblen Family History

Eblen Name Meaning

German (Württemberg): from a pet form of Eberhardt .

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


Similar surnames: Ebsen, Ebben, Leben, Bien, Ebel, Ehlen, Eber, Ellen, Eble, Galen

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Where is the Eblen family from?

You can see how Eblen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eblen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eblen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Eblen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Eblen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eblen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eblen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eblen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eblen. 42% of Eblen men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Eblen women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eblen were Knitter and Secretary. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Attorney
    6%
  • Knitter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Winder
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eblen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eblen 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Eblen. 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 663 military records available for the last name Eblen. For the veterans among your Eblen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eblen lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Eblen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eblen in 1943 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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