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Ehlend Family History

Ehlend 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: Ehlen, Ellen, Eland, Ellena, Erland, Ohland, Behlen, Ehlert, Ehle

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Where is the Ehlend family from?

You can see how Ehlend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehlend family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ehlend family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehlend's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ehlend families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehlend 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 13 census records available for the last name Ehlend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehlend 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ehlend. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ehlend. For the veterans among your Ehlend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehlend lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Ehlend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ehlend in 1967 was 74, and 92 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehlend 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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