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Ebb Family History

Ebb 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: Webb, Hebb, Bebb, Erb, Ebbs, Eby, Eib, Abu, Bo, Ba

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Where is the Ebb family from?

You can see how Ebb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ebb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Ebb families living in Yorkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ebb's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ebb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebb 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 Ebb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shoeing Smith and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ebb. 100% of Ebb men worked as a Shoeing Smith and 70% of Ebb 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shoeing Smith
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    8%

What Ebb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ebb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebb 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Ebb. 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 726 military records available for the last name Ebb. For the veterans among your Ebb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebb lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ebb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ebb in 1964 was 82, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ebb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebb 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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