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Ebelt Family History

Ebelt 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: Belt, Ebert, Ebell, Ebel, Bell, Best, Abel, Eber, Edel, Bolt

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Where is the Ebelt family from?

You can see how Ebelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebelt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ebelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Ebelt families living in Kent. This was about 53% of all the recorded Ebelt's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ebelt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebelt 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 Ebelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ebelt. 30% of Ebelt men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Ebelt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ebelt were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Ebelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Ebelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebelt 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Ebelt. 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 479 military records available for the last name Ebelt. For the veterans among your Ebelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebelt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ebelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ebelt in 1962 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebelt 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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