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Ebel Family History

Ebel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Ebbert.

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


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Where is the Ebel family from?

You can see how Ebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ebel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 32 Ebel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ebel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ebel families in 1891.
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What did your Ebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ebel. 74% of Ebel 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
    74%
  • Private Means
    16%
  • Retired
    11%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Ebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebel 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Ebel. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Ebel. For the veterans among your Ebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ebel in 1950 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebel 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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