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Eberbach Family History

Eberbach 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: Feuerbach, Auerbach, Averbach, Erbach, Burbach, Brach, Beach, Betlach

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Where is the Eberbach family from?

You can see how Eberbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eberbach family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eberbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Eberbach family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eberbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eberbach families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eberbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eberbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eberbach. 50% of Eberbach men worked as an Electrician. .

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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

  • Electrician
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 954 census records available for the last name Eberbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eberbach 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Eberbach. 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 767 military records available for the last name Eberbach. For the veterans among your Eberbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eberbach lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Eberbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eberbach in 1966 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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