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Eberst Family History

Eberst 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: Oberst, Ebert, Ebers, Berst, Best, Borst, Eber, Ebbert, Egert, Evers

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Where is the Eberst family from?

You can see how Eberst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eberst family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eberst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Eberst families living in Ohio. This was about 88% of all the recorded Eberst's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eberst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eberst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eberst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eberst. 25% of Eberst men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Eberst women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eberst were Machinist and Bookeeper. .

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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
    25%
  • Barber
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Bookeeper
    50%
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What Eberst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Eberst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eberst 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Eberst. 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 126 military records available for the last name Eberst. For the veterans among your Eberst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eberst lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eberst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eberst in 1962 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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