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Eberth Family History

Eberth 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: Ebert, Berth, Eberts, Eber, Ebbert, Egert, Bergh, Berto, Lebert

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Where is the Eberth family from?

You can see how Eberth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eberth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eberth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Eberth families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Eberth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eberth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eberth 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 Eberth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eberth. 39% of Eberth men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Eberth women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eberth were Labor and Housework.

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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
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Eberth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eberth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eberth 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Eberth. 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 906 military records available for the last name Eberth. For the veterans among your Eberth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eberth lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Eberth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Eberth in 1948 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eberth 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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