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Eby Family History

Eby Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Ebi Äbi Aebi Äby or Aeby all from a pet form of the personal name Eberhardt or Adalbert (see Albert).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eby family from?

You can see how Eby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Eby families living in Essex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Eby's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Eby families in 1891.
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What did your Eby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eby. 100% of Eby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Eby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eby 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Eby. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Eby. For the veterans among your Eby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eby lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Eby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eby in 1945 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eby 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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