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Ebley Family History

Ebley 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: Exley, Emley, Bley, Webley, Eley, Epley, Zebley, Pebley, Eble, Elley

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Where is the Ebley family from?

You can see how Ebley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ebley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ebley families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ebley's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Ebley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebley 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 411 census records available for the last name Ebley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebley 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ebley. 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 35 military records available for the last name Ebley. For the veterans among your Ebley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Ebley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ebley in 1970 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebley 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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