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Ebbage Family History

Ebbage Surname Meaning

see Ebbs.

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


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Where is the Ebbage family from?

You can see how Ebbage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebbage family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ebbage families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 110 Ebbage families living in Norfolk. This was about 69% of all the recorded Ebbage's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Ebbage families in 1891.
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What did your Ebbage ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ebbage. 22% of Ebbage men worked as a Farm Labourer and 81% of Ebbage women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ebbage were Farm Worker and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    22%
  • Bricklayer
    22%
  • Motor Driver
    15%
  • Farm Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

What Ebbage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ebbage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebbage 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Ebbage. 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 206 military records available for the last name Ebbage. For the veterans among your Ebbage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebbage lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ebbage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ebbage in 1969 was 95, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ebbage

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebbage 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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