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Ebig Family History

Ebig 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: Ewig, Emig, Big, Eid, Eng, Feig, Bing, Eber, Erie, Haig

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Where is the Ebig family from?

You can see how Ebig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ebig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ebig family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ebig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ebig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Ebig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebig 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ebig. 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 56 military records available for the last name Ebig. For the veterans among your Ebig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Ebig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ebig in 1966 was 75, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebig 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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