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Eberwein Family History

Eberwein Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements eber ‘wild boar’ + win ‘friend’.

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


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Where is the Eberwein family from?

You can see how Eberwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eberwein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eberwein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Eberwein families living in Missouri. This was about 22% of all the recorded Eberwein's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Eberwein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eberwein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eberwein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eberwein. 21% of Eberwein men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Eberwein women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eberwein were Machinist and Farm Wife.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Servant
    17%
  • Farm Wife
    17%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 708 immigration records available for the last name Eberwein. 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 Eberwein. For the veterans among your Eberwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eberwein lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Eberwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Eberwein in 1961 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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