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Ebber Family History

Ebber 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: Eber, Ebbert, Erber, Ebner, Webber, Bebber, Ebben, Ebbers, Beer

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Where is the Ebber family from?

You can see how Ebber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebber family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ebber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ebber families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ebber's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Ebber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebber 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 Ebber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ebber. 100% of Ebber 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%

What Ebber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Ebber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebber 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Ebber. 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 71 military records available for the last name Ebber. For the veterans among your Ebber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebber lifespan?

Average Ebber life expectancy in 1969 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ebber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebber 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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