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Ebrey Family History

Ebrey Surname Meaning

This surname may have origins from a minor place in Shrops called Ebrey or Ebury. Some of the bearers below may belong under (2). Perhaps it is derived from Ebury in Westminster (Middx), which is recorded as Eia in 1086 and Eyebury in 1323; however, it is not clear if this surname has survived.

The place-name derives from Old English ēg meaning ‘island,’ with a later addition of Middle English bury denoting ‘fortress dwelling’ (from the Old English burg).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Ebrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ebrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Ebrey families living in Shropshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Ebrey's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Ebrey families in 1891.
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What did your Ebrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ebrey. 100% of Ebrey men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Ebrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%

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Passenger Lists

There are 208 immigration records available for the last name Ebrey. 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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There are 170 military records available for the last name Ebrey. For the veterans among your Ebrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebrey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Ebrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ebrey in 1970 was 84, and 88 in 2004.

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