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Ehlmann Family History

Ehlmann 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: Ehmann, Ohlmann, Ehrmann, Uhlmann, Lehmann, Elman, Rehmann, Kohlmann

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Where is the Ehlmann family from?

You can see how Ehlmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehlmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehlmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Ehlmann families living in Wisconsin. This was about 65% of all the recorded Ehlmann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ehlmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehlmann 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 Ehlmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehlmann. 64% of Ehlmann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ehlmann women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    64%
  • Farm Operator
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ehlmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Ehlmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehlmann 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Ehlmann. 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 135 military records available for the last name Ehlmann. For the veterans among your Ehlmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehlmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ehlmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ehlmann in 1963 was 69, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ehlmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehlmann 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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