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Ehlenfeld Family History

Ehlenfeld 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: Ehrenfeld, Ihlenfeld, Ihlenfeldt, Edenfield, Kleinfeld, Schoenfeld

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Where is the Ehlenfeld family from?

You can see how Ehlenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehlenfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehlenfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Ehlenfeld families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehlenfeld's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ehlenfeld families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Ehlenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehlenfeld 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ehlenfeld. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ehlenfeld. For the veterans among your Ehlenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehlenfeld lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ehlenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ehlenfeld in 1966 was 87, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehlenfeld 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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