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Edbert Family History

Edbert 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: Ebbert, Elbert, Ebert, Egbert, Edberg, Albert, Robert, Eber, Herbert

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Where is the Edbert family from?

You can see how Edbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edbert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Edbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Edbert family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Edbert's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Edbert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edbert 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 Edbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edbert. 100% of Edbert women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Edbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Edbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edbert 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Edbert. 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 13 military records available for the last name Edbert. For the veterans among your Edbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edbert lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Edbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Edbert in 1975 was 77, and 42 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edbert 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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