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Ehaney Family History

Ehaney Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Haney, Chaney, Hanley, Delaney, Devaney, Whaley, Heaney, Graney

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Where is the Ehaney family from?

You can see how Ehaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehaney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Ehaney families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehaney's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ehaney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehaney 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 Ehaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ehaney. 34% of Ehaney men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Ehaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Ehaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehaney 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ehaney. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ehaney. For the veterans among your Ehaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehaney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Ehaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ehaney in 1967 was 65, and 59 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ehaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehaney 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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