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Ebken Family History

Ebken 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: Eiken, Eben, Ebsen, Ebben, Eblen, Eaken, Eden, Ben, Ellen, Bien

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Where is the Ebken family from?

You can see how Ebken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Ebken families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Ebken's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ebken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebken 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 Ebken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ebken. 100% of Ebken men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Ebken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Ebken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebken 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Ebken. 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 38 military records available for the last name Ebken. For the veterans among your Ebken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebken lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ebken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ebken in 1965 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ebken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebken 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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