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Ebbeson Family History

Ebbeson 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: Beeson, Elberson, Robeson, Ebben, Beson, Emberson, Benson, Elson

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Where is the Ebbeson family from?

You can see how Ebbeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebbeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ebbeson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Ebbeson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ebbeson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ebbeson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebbeson 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 Ebbeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ebbeson. 20% of Ebbeson men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ebbeson women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ebbeson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 838 census records available for the last name Ebbeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebbeson 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Ebbeson. 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 133 military records available for the last name Ebbeson. For the veterans among your Ebbeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebbeson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ebbeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ebbeson in 1962 was 64, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebbeson 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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