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Ebersold Family History

Ebersold Surname Meaning

Swiss German and German: topographic or habitational name from Middle High German eber ‘wild boar’ + sol ‘wallow(ing place)’ also used in placenames.

This surname is also found in France (Alsace).

In Switzerland the common form is Aebersold.

Compare Abersold, Ebersohl, and Ebersole.

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


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Where is the Ebersold family from?

You can see how Ebersold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebersold family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ebersold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Ebersold families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ebersold's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ebersold families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebersold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ebersold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ebersold. 30% of Ebersold men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ebersold women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ebersold were Teacher and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Teacher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Ebersold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ebersold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebersold 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Ebersold. 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 490 military records available for the last name Ebersold. For the veterans among your Ebersold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebersold lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ebersold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ebersold in 1948 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebersold 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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