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Ebeltoft Family History

Ebeltoft 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: Belton, Beloff, Belmont, Egelhoff, Bellot, Belot, Elliott, Elton

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Where is the Ebeltoft family from?

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

In 1940, Carpenter and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ebeltoft. 34% of Ebeltoft men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Ebeltoft women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Ebeltoft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Ebeltoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebeltoft 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Ebeltoft. 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 38 military records available for the last name Ebeltoft. For the veterans among your Ebeltoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebeltoft lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Ebeltoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ebeltoft in 1949 was 44, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebeltoft 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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