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Ehlers Family History

Ehlers Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Ehler or Ehlert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ehlers family from?

You can see how Ehlers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehlers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ehlers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Ehlers families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ehlers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ehlers families in 1891.
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What did your Ehlers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chartered Accountant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ehlers. 100% of Ehlers men worked as a Chartered Accountant and 100% of Ehlers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chartered Accountant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Ehlers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehlers 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 50,000 immigration records available for the last name Ehlers. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Ehlers. For the veterans among your Ehlers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehlers lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ehlers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ehlers in 1943 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehlers 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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