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Eberley Family History

Eberley 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: Berley, Everley, Eberle, Oberley, Eberly, Barley, Eversley, Begley

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Where is the Eberley family from?

You can see how Eberley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eberley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eberley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Eberley families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Eberley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eberley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eberley 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 Eberley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eberley. 21% of Eberley men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Eberley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eberley were Helper and Housewife.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Helper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Eberley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eberley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eberley 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Eberley. 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 323 military records available for the last name Eberley. For the veterans among your Eberley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eberley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Eberley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eberley in 1955 was 47, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eberley 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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