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Ebbels Family History

Ebbels 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: Ebbers, Ebbert, Gubbels, Erbes, Wibbels, Ebbs, Ebers, Elbers, Elbel

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Where is the Ebbels family from?

You can see how Ebbels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebbels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ebbels families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Ebbels families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ebbels's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ebbels families in 1891.
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What did your Ebbels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Assurance Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ebbels. 100% of Ebbels men worked as an Assurance Clerk and 71% of Ebbels 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

  • Assurance Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    18%
  • Companion Housekeeper
    12%

What Ebbels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ebbels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebbels 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Ebbels. 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 131 military records available for the last name Ebbels. For the veterans among your Ebbels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebbels lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Ebbels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ebbels in 1964 was 75, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebbels 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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