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Ebberts Family History

Ebberts Name Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Ebbert .

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


Similar surnames: Ebbert, Alberts, Ebbers, Elbers, Egbert, Roberts, Eggers, Esters

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Where is the Ebberts family from?

You can see how Ebberts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebberts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ebberts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ebberts families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ebberts's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ebberts families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebberts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ebberts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ebberts. 44% of Ebberts men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Ebberts women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ebberts were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ebberts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebberts 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Ebberts. 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 564 military records available for the last name Ebberts. For the veterans among your Ebberts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebberts lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ebberts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ebberts in 1944 was 26, and 51 in 2004.

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