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Ebly Family History

Ebly 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: Bly, Ely, Eby, Eble, Egly, Ealy, Ehly, Ebey, Early, Bay

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Where is the Ebly family from?

You can see how Ebly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ebly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ebly families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ebly's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Ebly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebly 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 119 census records available for the last name Ebly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebly 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ebly. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ebly. For the veterans among your Ebly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebly lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2001, in the United States, Ebly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ebly in 1993 was 84, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebly 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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