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Ebbert Family History

Ebbert Name Meaning

North German:: from the personal name Ebbert an assimilated form of Egbert . variant of Ebert as a shortened form of Eberhardt .

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


Similar surnames: Elbert, Robert, Albert, Ebert, Herbert, Tabbert, Egbert, Rembert

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Where is the Ebbert family from?

You can see how Ebbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ebbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Ebbert families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ebbert's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ebbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ebbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ebbert. 18% of Ebbert men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Ebbert women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ebbert were Farming and Housework. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housework
    8%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ebbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebbert 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Ebbert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Ebbert. For the veterans among your Ebbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebbert lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ebbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ebbert in 1945 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

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