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Ehen Family History

Ehen 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: Chen, Shen, Eden, Then, Zhen, Ewen, Even, Eben, Ehren, Rhen

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Where is the Ehen family from?

You can see how Ehen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ehen families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ehen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Ehen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehen 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Ehen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Ehen. For the veterans among your Ehen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Ehen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ehen in 1971 was 78, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehen 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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