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Eberlan Family History

Eberlan 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: Eberlin, Berlin, Berman, Berland, Belan, Beran, Bergan, Eyerman

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Where is the Eberlan family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eberlan 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 Eberlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eberlan. 60% of Eberlan men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Eberlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Eberlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eberlan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Eberlan. 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 26 military records available for the last name Eberlan. For the veterans among your Eberlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eberlan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Eberlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eberlan in 1968 was 75, and 55 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eberlan 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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