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Ebbesmeyer Family History

Ebbesmeyer Surname 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: Priesmeyer, Eggemeyer, Obermeyer, Wibbenmeyer, Engelmeyer, Neumeyer

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Where is the Ebbesmeyer family from?

You can see how Ebbesmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebbesmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ebbesmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ebbesmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ebbesmeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebbesmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ebbesmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ebbesmeyer. 50% of Ebbesmeyer men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Ebbesmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Ebbesmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebbesmeyer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ebbesmeyer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ebbesmeyer. For the veterans among your Ebbesmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebbesmeyer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Ebbesmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ebbesmeyer in 1971 was 80, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebbesmeyer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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