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Ebright Family History

Ebright Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Ebrecht a variant of Eggebrecht .

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


Similar surnames: Epright, Bright, Albright, Weybright, Rubright, Ebaugh, Hambright

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Where is the Ebright family from?

You can see how Ebright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebright family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ebright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Ebright families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Ebright's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ebright families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ebright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ebright. 26% of Ebright men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Ebright women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ebright were Carpenter and House Work. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • House Work
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ebright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebright 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Ebright. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ebright. For the veterans among your Ebright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebright lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Ebright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Ebright in 1949 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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