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Ehnke Family History

Ehnke 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: Dehnke, Ehrke, Enke, Behnke, Ehmke, Ehlke, Hake, Hanke, Denke, Eike

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Where is the Ehnke family from?

You can see how Ehnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehnke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehnke families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ehnke family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehnke's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Ehnke families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Ehnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehnke 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ehnke. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ehnke. For the veterans among your Ehnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehnke lifespan?

Average Ehnke life expectancy in 1989 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehnke 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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