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Ezra Family History

Ezra Surname Meaning

Jewish: from the Hebrew personal name Ezra; if from Hebrew Azaryahu then it means ‘God helps’.

Ezra was a Biblical prophet of the 5th century BC who played an important role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.

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


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Where is the Ezra family from?

You can see how Ezra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ezra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ezra families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Ezra families living in Sussex. This was about 26% of all the recorded Ezra's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Ezra families in 1891.
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What did your Ezra ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ezra. 100% of Ezra women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ezra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ezra 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 986 immigration records available for the last name Ezra. 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 734 military records available for the last name Ezra. For the veterans among your Ezra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ezra lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ezra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ezra in 1956 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ezra 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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