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Ebens Family History

Ebens 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: Lebens, Sebens, Eben, Ewens, Ebers, Bens, Evens, Emens, Edens, Eden

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Where is the Ebens family from?

You can see how Ebens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ebens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Ebens families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Ebens's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ebens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebens 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 Ebens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ebens. 42% of Ebens men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Ebens women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ebens were Rancher 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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Rancher
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Ebens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Ebens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebens 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Ebens. 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 44 military records available for the last name Ebens. For the veterans among your Ebens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Ebens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ebens in 1963 was 64, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebens 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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