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Eberstadt Family History

Eberstadt 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: Borstad, Neustadt, Barstad, Evenstad, Fjerstad, Erstad, Eberhardt

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Where is the Eberstadt family from?

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

What did your Eberstadt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eberstadt. 100% of Eberstadt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Eberstadt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Eberstadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eberstadt 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Eberstadt. 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 39 military records available for the last name Eberstadt. For the veterans among your Eberstadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eberstadt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Eberstadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Eberstadt in 1968 was 81, and 84 in 2003.

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