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Ebenger Family History

Ebenger 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: Ebinger, Berger, Beger, Bender, Denger, Benner, Menger, Enger, Belger

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Where is the Ebenger family from?

You can see how Ebenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ebenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ebenger families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ebenger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ebenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebenger 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 Ebenger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Baker
    50%

What Ebenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Ebenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebenger 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Ebenger. 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 49 military records available for the last name Ebenger. For the veterans among your Ebenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebenger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ebenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ebenger in 1962 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ebenger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebenger 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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