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Ebey Family History

Ebey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Eby. Compare Eavey

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


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Where is the Ebey family from?

You can see how Ebey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ebey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Ebey families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ebey's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ebey families in 1911.
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What did your Ebey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ebey. 15% of Ebey men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ebey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ebey were Farming and Housework.

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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
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Ebey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ebey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebey 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Ebey. 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 634 military records available for the last name Ebey. For the veterans among your Ebey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebey lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ebey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Ebey in 1951 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebey 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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