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Ebretson Family History

Ebretson 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: Betson, Erekson, Breton, Lebreton, Elletson, Bresson, Benson, Branson

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Where is the Ebretson family from?

You can see how Ebretson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebretson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ebretson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ebretson family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ebretson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ebretson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebretson 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 3 census records available for the last name Ebretson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebretson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ebretson. 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 military records available for the last name Ebretson. For the veterans among your Ebretson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebretson lifespan?

Average Ebretson life expectancy in 1974 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebretson 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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