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Ehin Family History

Ehin 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: Chin, Shin, Ehn, Edin, Elin, Ewin, Han, Shi, Chon, Chi

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Where is the Ehin family from?

You can see how Ehin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ehin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Ehin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ehin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Ehin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehin 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Ehin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ehin. For the veterans among your Ehin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehin lifespan?

Average Ehin life expectancy in 1973 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehin 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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