Ebbitt Family History

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Ebbitt 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: Abbitt, Abbott, Nesbitt, Rabbitt, Ebbert, Mabbitt, Britt, Babbitt

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Ebbitt Family Origin

Where is the Ebbitt family from?

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You can see how Ebbitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebbitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ebbitt families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Ebbitt families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ebbitt's in the USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Ebbitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebbitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Ebbitt Family Occupations

What did your Ebbitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Ebbitt. 34% of Ebbitt men worked as a Farming and 30% of Ebbitt women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ebbitt were Clerk and Student Nurse

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Farming
    34%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Nurse
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Student Nurse
    20%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Ebbitt Historical Records

What Ebbitt family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ebbitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebbitt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 481 immigration records available for the last name Ebbitt. 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 Card

There are 329 military records available for the last name Ebbitt. For the veterans among your Ebbitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Ebbitt Life Expectancy

What is the average Ebbitt lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ebbitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ebbitt in 1947 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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