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Ehlbeck Family History

Ehlbeck 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: Kolbeck, Dilbeck, Colbeck, Irlbeck, Filbeck, Holbeck, Walbeck, Habeck

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Where is the Ehlbeck family from?

You can see how Ehlbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehlbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehlbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Ehlbeck families living in Iowa. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ehlbeck's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ehlbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehlbeck 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 Ehlbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ehlbeck. 54% of Ehlbeck men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Bucker
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

What Ehlbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Ehlbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehlbeck 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Ehlbeck. 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 84 military records available for the last name Ehlbeck. For the veterans among your Ehlbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehlbeck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ehlbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ehlbeck in 1962 was 70, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ehlbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehlbeck 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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