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Eberlen Family History

Eberlen 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: Eberle, Eberlein, Eberlin, Berlin, Berley, Bergen, Everley, Oberle

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Where is the Eberlen family from?

You can see how Eberlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eberlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eberlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Eberlen families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Eberlen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eberlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eberlen 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 Eberlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eberlen. 100% of Eberlen women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Eberlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Eberlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eberlen 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Eberlen. 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 38 military records available for the last name Eberlen. For the veterans among your Eberlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eberlen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Eberlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eberlen in 1974 was 47, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eberlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eberlen 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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