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Eble Family History

Eble Surname Meaning

German: variant of Eblen. Americanized form of German Ebel.

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


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Where is the Eble family from?

You can see how Eble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eble family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Eble families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Eble's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eble families in 1911.
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What did your Eble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eble. 13% of Eble men worked as a Salesman and 14% of Eble women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eble were Farmer and New Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%

What Eble family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Eble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eble 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 842 immigration records available for the last name Eble. 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 Eble. For the veterans among your Eble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eble lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Eble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Eble in 1944 was 46, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eble 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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