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Ebener Family History

Ebener Surname Meaning

German: topographic name derived from Middle High German eben ‘even level’ for someone living on flat terrain or a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Eben or Ebenau.

In some cases, possibly also a status name or occupational name for a mediator from Middle High German ebenære.

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


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Where is the Ebener family from?

You can see how Ebener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebener family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ebener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Ebener families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Ebener's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ebener families in 1891.
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What did your Ebener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ebener. 31% of Ebener men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ebener women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Fireman
    16%
  • Farming
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ebener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebener 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Ebener. 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 165 military records available for the last name Ebener. For the veterans among your Ebener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebener lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Ebener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ebener in 1947 was 59, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ebener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebener 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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