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Ebbe Family History

Ebbe 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: Tebbe, Elbe, Hebbe, Ebbs, Abbe, Eble, Ebben, Erbe, Dube, Kibbe

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Where is the Ebbe family from?

You can see how Ebbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ebbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ebbe families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ebbe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ebbe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebbe 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 Ebbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ebbe. 38% of Ebbe men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Ebbe women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ebbe were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Ebbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ebbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebbe 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Ebbe. 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 425 military records available for the last name Ebbe. For the veterans among your Ebbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebbe lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Ebbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ebbe in 1957 was 62, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ebbe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebbe 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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