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Ebnit Family History

Ebnit 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: Ebnet, Ernst, Enis, Ebner, Ennis, Ebert, Ent, Enix, Ednie, Eblin

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Where is the Ebnit family from?

You can see how Ebnit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebnit family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Ebnit family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ebnit's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Ebnit families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebnit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ebnit ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ebnit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Ebnit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebnit 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ebnit. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ebnit. For the veterans among your Ebnit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebnit lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Ebnit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ebnit in 1970 was 86, and 66 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebnit 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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