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Ehnis Family History

Ehnis Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed with agi(n) ‘point (of a sword)’ (Old High German ecka).

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


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Where is the Ehnis family from?

You can see how Ehnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehnis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehnis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Ehnis families living in Michigan. This was about 73% of all the recorded Ehnis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ehnis families in 1880.
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What did your Ehnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehnis. 20% of Ehnis men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Ehnis women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ehnis were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Shoe Repaieing
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Ehnis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Ehnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehnis 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Ehnis. 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 164 military records available for the last name Ehnis. For the veterans among your Ehnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehnis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ehnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ehnis in 1966 was 84, and 70 in 2004.

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