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Ebbitt Family History

Ebbitt Surname Meaning

English: from the female personal names Ebbot or Ebbet diminutives of Ebb a variant of Ibb a pet form of Isabel.

Occasionally the name could arise from a diminutive of the male personal name Ebb a pet form of Herbert (see Hebb).

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


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Where is the Ebbitt family from?

You can see how Ebbitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebbitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ebbitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ebbitt families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ebbitt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ebbitt families in 1891.
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What did your Ebbitt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ebbitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebbitt 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Ebbitt. 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 329 military records available for the last name Ebbitt. For the veterans among your Ebbitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebbitt lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ebbitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ebbitt in 1947 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebbitt 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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