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Ebels Family History

Ebels 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: Ebers, Ebell, Abels, Ebel, Bell, Abel, Eber, Edel, Bel, Nebel

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Where is the Ebels family from?

You can see how Ebels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebels family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ebels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Ebels families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ebels's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Ebels families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebels 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 Ebels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ebels. 50% of Ebels men worked as a Merchant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Merchant
    50%
  • Farm Operator
    50%

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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Ebels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebels 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Ebels. 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 37 military records available for the last name Ebels. For the veterans among your Ebels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebels lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ebels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ebels in 1968 was 73, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebels 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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