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Ebbsmith Family History

Ebbsmith 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: Smith, Nesmith, Naismith, De Smith, Nessmith, Reinsmith, Hysmith

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Where is the Ebbsmith family from?

You can see how Ebbsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebbsmith family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ebbsmith families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ebbsmith family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ebbsmith's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Ebbsmith families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Ebbsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebbsmith 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ebbsmith. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ebbsmith. For the veterans among your Ebbsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebbsmith 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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