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Ezra Family History

Ezra Name Meaning

Jewish: from the Hebrew personal name Ezra; if from Hebrew Azaryahu then it means ‘God helps’. Ezra was a Biblical prophet of the 5th century BC who played an important role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.

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


Similar surnames: Sara, Dora, Kara, Petra, Sera, Erb, Vora, Lora, Elia, Erk

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Where is the Ezra family from?

You can see how Ezra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ezra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ezra families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Ezra families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ezra's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ezra families in 1911.
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What did your Ezra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ezra. 28% of Ezra men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ezra women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Floor Boy
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ezra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ezra 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 986 immigration records available for the last name Ezra. 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 734 military records available for the last name Ezra. For the veterans among your Ezra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ezra lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ezra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ezra in 1956 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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