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Ehlbert Family History

Ehlbert 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: Ehlert, Elbert, Albert, Gilbert, Halbert, Hubert, Ebbert, Helbert

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Where is the Ehlbert family from?

You can see how Ehlbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehlbert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehlbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ehlbert families living in Alabama. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ehlbert's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Ehlbert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehlbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Ehlbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Ehlbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehlbert 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Ehlbert. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ehlbert. For the veterans among your Ehlbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehlbert lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1983, in the United States, Ehlbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ehlbert in 1973 was 74, and 74 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehlbert 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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