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Ebell Family History

Ebell Surname 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


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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 1911 there were 11 Ebell families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 92% of all the recorded Ebell's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ebell families in 1911.
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What did your Ebell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ebell. 100% of Ebell men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebell 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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