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Ebbson Family History

Ebbson 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: Elson, Sibson, Emison, Hobson, Bason, Ebbs, Dobson, Eidson, Eason

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Where is the Ebbson family from?

You can see how Ebbson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebbson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ebbson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ebbson family living in Dakota Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ebbson's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Ebbson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebbson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Ebbson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebbson 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ebbson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ebbson. For the veterans among your Ebbson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebbson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Ebbson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ebbson in 1963 was 77, and 53 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebbson 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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