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Eberhardt Family History

Eberhardt Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements eber ‘wild boar’ (Old High German Old Saxon ebur) + hard ‘brave, hardy, strong’.

This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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You can see how Eberhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eberhardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eberhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Eberhardt families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Eberhardt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eberhardt families in 1891.
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What did your Eberhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eberhardt. 50% of Eberhardt women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Eberhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eberhardt 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Eberhardt. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Eberhardt. For the veterans among your Eberhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eberhardt lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Eberhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eberhardt in 1944 was 24, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eberhardt 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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