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Eberts Family History

Eberts Surname Meaning

German (Rhineland): patronymic from Ebert.

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


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Where is the Eberts family from?

You can see how Eberts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eberts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eberts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Eberts families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Eberts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eberts families in 1891.
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What did your Eberts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eberts. 16% of Eberts men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Eberts women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eberts were Clerk and Machine Operator.

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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
    16%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Machine Operator
    7%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Eberts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eberts 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 897 immigration records available for the last name Eberts. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eberts. For the veterans among your Eberts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eberts lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Eberts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Eberts in 1956 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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