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Eberts Family History

Eberts Name Meaning

German (Rhineland): patronymic from Ebert .

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


Similar surnames: Ebers, Everts, Ebert, Berns, Rewerts, Ebbers, Ebberts, Alberts, Evers

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Where is the Eberts family from?

You can see how Eberts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eberts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eberts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 31 Eberts families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Eberts's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eberts families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eberts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eberts ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Eberts. 28% of Eberts men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Eberts women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eberts were Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Machinist
    28%
  • Son
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Eberts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eberts 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 897 immigration records available for the last name Eberts. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Eberts. For the veterans among your Eberts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eberts lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Eberts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Eberts in 1956 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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