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Ebsworth Family History

Ebsworth Surname Meaning

from Ebsworthy in Bridestowe (Devon).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ebsworth family from?

You can see how Ebsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebsworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Ebsworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Ebsworth families living in Berkshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Ebsworth's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Ebsworth families in 1891.
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What did your Ebsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ebsworth. 20% of Ebsworth men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 70% of Ebsworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ebsworth were Market Garden Labourer and Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    20%
  • Baker
    14%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Market Garden Labourer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Home Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Ebsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebsworth 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 787 immigration records available for the last name Ebsworth. 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 386 military records available for the last name Ebsworth. For the veterans among your Ebsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebsworth lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Ebsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ebsworth in 1971 was 84, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebsworth 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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