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Ebell Name Meaning

German: variant of Ebel . In the US it is found mainly in NM and CA.

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


Similar surnames: Ebel, Bell, Ezell, Eberl, Beld, Abele, Ell, Uebel, Hell, Bill

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Where is the Ebell family from?

You can see how Ebell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ebell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Ebell families living in Westmorland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ebell's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Ebell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ebell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ebell. 31% of Ebell 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
    31%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Attendant
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ebell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebell 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Ebell. 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 651 military records available for the last name Ebell. For the veterans among your Ebell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ebell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ebell in 1956 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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