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Ebert Family History

Ebert Surname Meaning

German: from a shortened form of the personal name Eberhardt. Or as a variant of Ebbert an assimilated form of Egbert.

Altered form of French Hébert (see Hebert).

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


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Where is the Ebert family from?

You can see how Ebert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ebert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 98 Ebert families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ebert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ebert families in 1911.
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What did your Ebert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ebert. 51% of Ebert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ebert women worked as a Student.

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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
    51%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Journalier
    6%
  • Contractor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

What Ebert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66,000 census records available for the last name Ebert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebert 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Ebert. 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 25,000 military records available for the last name Ebert. For the veterans among your Ebert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebert lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Ebert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ebert in 1949 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebert 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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