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Ehnot Family History

Ehnot 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: Eynon, Ernst, Enos, Ebnet, Hnat, Ehart, Minot, Ehnert, Bernot, Ent

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Where is the Ehnot family from?

You can see how Ehnot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehnot family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ehnot families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ehnot's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Ehnot families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehnot 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 Ehnot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehnot. 62% of Ehnot men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ehnot women worked as a Winder.

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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

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Miner
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    100%

What Ehnot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Ehnot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehnot 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ehnot. 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 67 military records available for the last name Ehnot. For the veterans among your Ehnot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehnot lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Ehnot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ehnot in 1962 was 33, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ehnot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehnot 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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