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Ehman Family History

Ehman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Ehmann .

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


Similar surnames: Erman, Ehrman, Kelman, Shuman, Weyman, German, Ehmen, Hyman, Werman

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Where is the Ehman family from?

You can see how Ehman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ehman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ehman family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ehman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ehman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehman. 20% of Ehman men worked as a Laborer and 33% of Ehman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ehman were Salesman and School Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    33%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • School Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ehman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehman 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 906 immigration records available for the last name Ehman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ehman. For the veterans among your Ehman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ehman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ehman in 1951 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

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